Manufacturing Finance Manager: Inventory & Costing Leader

Westlake Chemical Corporation; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Westlake Chemical Corporation is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee plant accounting and cost accounting across a multi-site operation. You will manage inventory valuation, standard costing, variances, and financial reporting while partnering with Plant Management to drive performance.

The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing accounting with strong FP&A, ERP/JD Edwards experience, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Strong manufacturing and cost accounting experience required.
• Previous FP&A experience required.
• Experience with ERP systems, JD Edwards preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and financial reporting proficiency.
• Prior supervisory or people leadership experience required.

Responsabilités

• Lead all manufacturing accounting activities, including inventory valuation, standard costing, absorption costing, and variance analysis.
• Oversee monthly inventory close processes and reporting of material, labor, and overhead costs.
• Review and analyze manufacturing variances (purchase price, labor, production, scrap, and inventory adjustments).
• Support physical inventory counts and cycle counts with variance investigation and resolution.
• Lead month-, quarter-, and year-end close activities and ensure timely financial reporting for plants.
• Own the Profit & Loss Statement, Manufacturing Statement, inventory accounting, and Balance Sheet accounts for assigned plants.
• Lead financial planning and analysis, including monthly forecasting, variance analysis, and annual budget preparation.
• Provide financial insights to plant leadership and operations; identify risks and opportunities.

Connaissances

Manufacturing accounting

Cost accounting

FP&A

Advanced Excel

People leadership

SOX/compliance

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Outils

JD Edwards

ERP systems

Description du poste

Westlake Chemical Corporation is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee plant accounting and cost accounting across a multi-site operation. You will manage inventory valuation, standard costing, variances, and financial reporting while partnering with Plant Management to drive performance.

The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing accounting with strong FP&A, ERP/JD Edwards experience, and proven leadership.