Finance Director, Chlorovinyls: GAAP, SOX & Strategy

Westlake; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Corporation is seeking a senior finance leader for the Chlorovinyls business unit in Houston. You will be a strategic partner, overseeing US GAAP accounting, monthly close, budgeting, forecasting, and SOX controls, and leading an accounting team across corporate offices and plants.

Responsibilities include driving analytical decision support, coordinating audits, and guiding process improvements while partnering with executive management to inform strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Twelve plus years of progressive accounting experience (ideally in both public accounting and private sector).
• CPA, CFA and/or MBA preferred.
• Previous supervisory/management experience in a corporate accounting department or large manufacturing company.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close under US GAAP and ensure accurate reporting.
• Drive analytical decision support and business insights for Chlorovinyls.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes including long‑range planning.
• Ensure SOX compliance and internal controls are documented and tested.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and address audit findings.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Strategic partnership

US GAAP knowledge

Education

BS in Accounting

CPA/CFA/MBA preferred

Job description

Westlake Corporation is seeking a senior finance leader for the Chlorovinyls business unit in Houston. You will be a strategic partner, overseeing US GAAP accounting, monthly close, budgeting, forecasting, and SOX controls, and leading an accounting team across corporate offices and plants.

Responsibilities include driving analytical decision support, coordinating audits, and guiding process improvements while partnering with executive management to inform strategic decisions.