Senior Accounting Manager

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

Manage Operational Accounting & Planning functions.  Position has contact with all levels of management as well as independent auditors.

ACCOUNTING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Manage all Operational Reporting & Planning functions for the WRBP Stone Division.  
• Work closely with external auditors and provide data and analyses as needed. 
• Oversee preparation of Operations data for the quarterly review, annual audit kit and internal audit data for both the external and internal auditors as needed.
• Prepare monthly & quarterly internal management Operations reporting package and other analyses as needed.
• Prepare Plant Operations section of Annual Budget in coordination with Corporate Planning & Budgeting group.
• Collaborate on update of Monthly Forecasts (from Mfg capacity / capability perspective).
• Oversee preparation & approve final reporting of monthly / quarterly / annual Plant Operations analyses.
• Review all variance analyses & document explanations.
• Conduct monthly Plant Ops review meetings.
• Work with plant personnel and document Corrective Action / Plant Improvement Plans as needed.
• Responsible for BOM Review / Audits in conjunction with Product Engineering.
• Responsible for quarterly Standard Cost update recommendations.
• Work center Labor & Overhead Rates / Throughput Rates / Yield Rates / Overhead Allocation Methodologies.
• Responsible for overall review of Inventory Valuation including establishment & update of E&O, LCM and any other required reserves.
• Work Closely with Engineering on development & execution on Capital Projects / Capital Budgeting and CAPEX Expenditure proposals / justifications.
• Ensure appropriate and adequate controls in the Operations accounting and reporting areas.  Enforce SOX process control compliance by staff.
• Responsible for keeping current with technical accounting pronouncements and trends, analyzing their impact on the Company, and application of new accounting pronouncements in accordance with Westlake policy.
• Monitor and identify major performance areas for enhancement / process improvement.
• Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description. 
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
• Fully supports Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on project teams.
• Train and develop staff in their areas, as needed. Establish Goals & Objectives, provide performance feedback and coaching.
• Any additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors in Accounting with at least ten plus years of progressive accounting experience in both public accounting and the private sector is required, preferably with a manufacturing background.  
• CPA/MBA preferred. 
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis including key trends analysis and business case analysis
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems, preferably SAP, is critical to the position.  Must be proficient with spreadsheet programs, including Excel. 
• Previous supervisory experience is also required.
• Experience in a Sarbanes Oxley reporting environment
• Success driven and self-motivated.
• Superior problem-solving skills and proven analytical ability.
• Ability to make recommendations on key financial and operating decisions.
• Ability to set and meet deadlines.

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 lift and/or move up to 25 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.

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