Director – Finance, Epoxy

Westlake Chemical; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical seeks a senior finance leader for the Epoxy business unit. You will lead analytical decision support, ensure accurate Epoxy accounting per US GAAP, and manage monthly forecasts and budgets across the unit.

Responsibilities include driving financial planning, refining controls, and partnering with executives to steer strategic initiatives and business improvements.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in accounting or finance or equivalent.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• CPA, CFA and/or MBA preferred; supervisory/management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth financial analysis and communicate insights to Epoxy leadership.
• Partner with financial and business leaders to influence strategic decisions.
• Oversee Epoxy accounting during monthly close per US GAAP and SOX controls.
• Coordinate audits and ensure timely responses to internal/external requests.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic partnering

Analytical skills

Education

B.S. Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA/CFA and/or MBA preferred

Job description

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.

SUMMARY

This position serves as the senior finance leader and strategic business partner for the Westlake Epoxy business unit. The role is responsible for analytical decision support and analysis of the business, ensuring accurate Epoxy accounting in accordance with US GAAP, ensuring compliance with internal operational controls and SOX controls, reporting and analysis of monthly results to Executive Management, accounting and finance support of special projects such as business improvement initiatives, and overseeing the monthly forecast and annual budget processes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide in-depth analysis and communication of financial data and business intelligence to enhance the operations of the Epoxy business.
• Strong partnership to both financial and business leadership to influence strategic decisions in the Epoxy business.
• Oversee Epoxy accounting during the monthly close to ensure accurate closing in accordance with US GAAP and make decisions on accounting issues that arise during the close.
• Drive support for the Epoxy business and operations leaders in presenting, explaining and understanding monthly, quarterly and annual financial results.
• Ensure appropriate financial controls and reviews and Epoxy SOX compliance, including documentation and testing of key controls.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audit requests for the Epoxy business to ensure timetables are met; address potential issues and internal audit reports related to the business unit.
• Review monthly financial performance and forecasts for Epoxy, providing insight into variances, trends and key drivers.
• Provide insight and criticality to business forecasts.
• Oversee and help coordinate the Epoxy annual operating budget activities, assisting business and operations leadership in budgeting and long‑range planning.
• Assist the Segment CFO in assuring that accounting policies and practices are being consistently applied across the Epoxy business, in alignment with Westlake standards.
• Drive process improvements and standardization to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work closely with the Epoxy accounting team in planning and completing process improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy, efficiency, controls and transparency.
• Oversee the accounting team in preparation of the Epoxy monthly forecast, business unit/segment‑level reporting, review of each site’s results prior to close and review of key reserves and estimates.
• Strong leadership skills to guide a team of individuals both at the corporate office and plant sites in a positive, collaborative and effective manner.
• Any additional responsibilities, projects or tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

B.S. Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent with twelve plus years of progressive experience, preferably in both public accounting and the private sector, preferably in the Chemical or related global, asset-heavy industries. CPA, CFA and/or MBA preferred. Previous Supervisory/Management experience in a Corporate Finance Department or Division of a large manufacturing company.

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 occasionally lifts and/or moves 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 up to 20% 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.

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®.

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