Supervisor – Accounting

Westlake•Houston, TX

About The Position

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES May include, but are not limited to, the following: Responsible for supervising all aspects of the accounting for the relevant manufacturing sites including the entirely of the P&L, Manufacturing Statement and all Balance Sheet accounts. Responsible for supervising all aspects of the monthly forecasting, monthly and quarterly variance analysis of actuals to forecasts and budgets, and annual budget preparation. Supervise and/or responsible for the preparation of related analyses for management including: (i) unit reviews, (ii) assistance with business review reporting, and (iii) manufacturing comparison reports. Trains staff as appropriate for their position and training needs. Ensure satisfactory financial controls, reviews and corporate SOX compliance for all relevant sites. Responsible for tracking and leading the remediation of internal control deficiencies for all relevant sites. Supervise and/or prepare schedules for quarterly review and year-end audit processes with the outside audit firm. Work closely with external and internal auditors on internal controls questions, issues and deficiencies. Supervise and/or prepare reports to support external financial reporting and SEC filings. Work closely and partner with key members of the business team. Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description, and any other job responsibilities or tasks as assigned. Comply with all Company policies and procedures. Fully supports Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on project teams. Various special projects as required. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Minimum seven years related experience in an Accounting role. Finance or Accounting degree required; CPA or MBA preferred. Supervise subordinates in the described areas. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required. Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation. If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday. Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com. Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings. Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day®. To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com

Requirements

Minimum seven years related experience in an Accounting role.
Finance or Accounting degree required
Supervise subordinates in the described areas.

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for supervising all aspects of the accounting for the relevant manufacturing sites including the entirely of the P&L, Manufacturing Statement and all Balance Sheet accounts.
Responsible for supervising all aspects of the monthly forecasting, monthly and quarterly variance analysis of actuals to forecasts and budgets, and annual budget preparation.
Supervise and/or responsible for the preparation of related analyses for management including: (i) unit reviews, (ii) assistance with business review reporting, and (iii) manufacturing comparison reports.
Trains staff as appropriate for their position and training needs.
Ensure satisfactory financial controls, reviews and corporate SOX compliance for all relevant sites.
Responsible for tracking and leading the remediation of internal control deficiencies for all relevant sites.
Supervise and/or prepare schedules for quarterly review and year-end audit processes with the outside audit firm.
Work closely with external and internal auditors on internal controls questions, issues and deficiencies.
Supervise and/or prepare reports to support external financial reporting and SEC filings.
Work closely and partner with key members of the business team.
Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description, and any other job responsibilities or tasks as assigned.
Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
Fully supports Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on project teams.
Various special projects as required.