Senior Finance Director – Chlorovinyls Unit

Westlake Chemical Corporation; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 180.000 - 260.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Westlake Chlorovinyls seeks a senior finance leader to act as strategic partner, oversee monthly closes, forecasts and annual budget processes, and drive financial controls consistent with US GAAP and SOX. You will lead a large team across corporate and plant sites and partner with executive management to influence strategic decisions.

The role requires twelve-plus years of accounting experience, CPA/CFA/MBA preferred, and a proven track record in manufacturing or asset-heavy industries.

Qualifikationen

• B.S. Degree in Accounting or equivalent with twelve plus years of progressive accounting 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 Accounting Department or Division of a large manufacturing company.

Aufgaben

• Provide in-depth analysis and communication of financial data and business intelligence to enhance the operations of the Chlorovinyls business.
• Strong partnership to both financial and business leadership to influence strategic decisions in the Chlorovinyls business.
• Oversee Chlorovinyls 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 Chlorovinyls business and operations leaders in presenting, explaining and understanding monthly, quarterly and annual financial results.
• Ensure appropriate financial controls and reviews and Chlorovinyls SOX compliance, including documentation and testing of key controls.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audit requests for the Chlorovinyls 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 Chlorovinyls, providing insight into variances, trends and key drivers. Provide insight and criticality to business forecasts.
• Oversee and help coordinate the Chlorovinyls annual operating budget activities, assisting business and operations leadership in budgeting and long‑range planning.
• Assist the Segment Controller in assuring that accounting policies and practices are being consistently applied across the Chlorovinyls business, in alignment with Westlake standards. Drive process improvements and standardization to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work closely with the Chlorovinyls accounting team in planning and completing process improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy, efficiency, controls and transparency.
• Oversee the accounting team in preparation of the Chlorovinyls 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 team consisting of [35-40] individuals both at the corporate office and plant sites in a positive, collaborative and effective manner.
• Any additional responsibilities, projects or tasks as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Analytical decision support

US GAAP

SOX compliance

Forecasting

Budgeting

Ausbildung

B.S. Degree in Accounting or equivalent

CPA, CFA and/or MBA preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Westlake Chlorovinyls seeks a senior finance leader to act as strategic partner, oversee monthly closes, forecasts and annual budget processes, and drive financial controls consistent with US GAAP and SOX. You will lead a large team across corporate and plant sites and partner with executive management to influence strategic decisions.

The role requires twelve-plus years of accounting experience, CPA/CFA/MBA preferred, and a proven track record in manufacturing or asset-heavy industries.