Senior Associate - Reporting

Hexion Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexion Inc. is seeking a Senior Associate – Reporting to support the Corporate Finance team. You will prepare financial statements, management reporting, and Board materials while ensuring US GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.

The role involves collaborating with Accounting, FP&A, Tax, and external auditors, driving process improvements, and contributing to finance transformation initiatives. Hands-on contributor with ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years in public accounting, financial reporting, or corporate accounting.
• Experience preparing financial statements and audit support documents.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and reporting requirements.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements and related disclosures.
• Support regulatory reporting and regulatory filings.
• Assist in monthly management reporting and Board materials.
• Partner with accounting and business stakeholders on policy application.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

ERP systems

Power BI

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA candidate

Public accounting experience

Tools

SAP

Workiva

Power BI

Backline

Job description

Company Overview

Imagine Everything. Build the Future with Hexion.

At Hexion, we push boundaries, rethink possibilities, and create real impact. We activate science to deliver progress—developing breakthrough solutions that strengthen industries, protect communities, and drive a more sustainable future. This is where bold thinkers, problem‑solvers, and innovators come together to shape what’s next. Whether you're engineering advanced materials, transforming manufacturing technologies, or leading strategic innovation, your ideas and actions leave a lasting mark. We cultivate an inclusive culture of growth, collaboration, and accountability, ensuring every contribution propels us forward. We don’t follow the status quo—we challenge it, disrupt it, and improve it. Every role at Hexion is part of something bigger. We invest in innovation, sustainability, and continuous development—equipping you with the tools, training, and opportunities to excel. With an unwavering commitment to safety, partnership, belonging, and impact, we empower you to lead change and strengthen industries worldwide. Your Future Starts Here. If you’re ready to push limits, reimagine what’s possible, and create the extraordinary, Hexion is where you belong. Anything is possible when you imagine everything.

Position Overview

The Senior Associate – Reporting plays a key role within the Corporate Finance organization, supporting both external and internal financial reporting activities. This position is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, management reporting, Board reporting materials and regulatory filings while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal control requirements and company reporting standards. Reporting to the External Reporting Manager, this role partners closely with Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, business stakeholders and external auditors to deliver high-quality financial reporting and analysis. The position offers broad exposure to executive leadership, technical accounting matters and finance transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will be a hands‑on contributor who can operate independently, manage multiple priorities and identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, controls and reporting technologies.

Job Responsibilities

Reporting Preparation

• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements, ensuring completeness, accuracy and compliance with reporting deadlines and accounting requirements.
• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules, disclosures and documentation for external financial reporting requirements.
• Support governmental, census, statistical and other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management reporting packages, executive financial reviews and Board of Directors materials.

Technical Accounting & Compliance

• Research, document and support accounting conclusions related to new transactions, business initiatives and evolving accounting standards under U.S. GAAP.
• Partner with Corporate Accounting and business stakeholders to ensure accurate application of accounting policies.
• Support implementation and adoption of new accounting standards and reporting requirements.

Audit & Internal Controls

• Serve as a primary contact for assigned audit areas by preparing schedules, coordinating support requests and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Prepare and maintain documentation supporting key reporting controls and compliance activities.
• Execute assigned internal control responsibilities and support internal and external control testing efforts.

Process Improvement & Transformation

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting quality, efficiency and transparency through process improvements, automation and data analytics.
• Participate in finance transformation initiatives and reporting system improvements.
• Support special projects and other finance and accounting initiatives as assigned.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting concepts and internal control practices.
• Ability to interpret and advise on application of U.S. GAAP to complex business transactions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, investigate variances and communicate findings effectively.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience using ERP systems, reporting applications and financial tools; SAP, Workiva (Wdesk), Backline and Power BI experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to finance and non‑finance audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build effective working relationships across functional teams.
• Commitment to integrity, confidentiality, compliance and high-quality financial reporting.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in public accounting, financial reporting, corporate accounting, finance or a related field.
• Experience preparing financial statements, reporting packages or audit support documentation.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience operating in a deadline‑driven environment with competing priorities.
• Prior experience within a corporate finance organization, manufacturing company or public accounting firm preferred.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• CPA certification, or active progress toward CPA certification, preferred.
• Prior public accounting audit or assurance experience preferred.

Why Join Hexion

• Exposure to executive leadership, Board reporting and strategic finance initiatives.
• Opportunity to develop technical accounting, reporting and financial analysis expertise.
• Direct interaction with external auditors and cross-functional business leaders.
• Participation in finance transformation, automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Career path into Reporting Manager, or other Corporate Finance or Business Finance roles.

Other

We are an Equal Opportunity, Aff…

To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site and, be at least 18 years of age. Any offer of employment will be conditioned upon successful completion of a drug test and background investigation, as well as authorization for the Company to conduct additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti‑Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies. A prior criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment, and the Company will conduct an individualized assessment and reassessment, consistent with applicable law, prior to making any final employment decision.