Accounting Manager at Westlake

Houston, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

B.S. Degree in Accounting or Finance

Responsibilities

Manage all accounting and financial reporting activities for multiple plants in the Siding & Trim business unit (including but not limited to general accounting records and GL maintenance, fixed assets, intercompany reconciliations, inventory accounting) in compliance with company policies and procedures
Responsible for the timely completion of accurate financial statements and supporting materials on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
Proactively prepare analysis of operational and financial results for the business units
Produce management reports and analysis for Operations and Senior Management focusing on key financial and operational metrics of the businesses
Ensure inventory costing is complete and accurate
Coordinate the preparation of the Annual Budgets and the monthly cycle forecasts as a part of a multi-disciplined team within the business units
Collaborate and liaise with plant operations personnel to ensure standard costs are maintained and updated according to company policy
Work with the shared services group to ensure effective management of AR and AP
Ensure appropriate and adequate controls in the accounting and reporting areas. Enforce SOX process control compliance by staff
Prepare and submit supporting SEC data and other regulatory reporting and filing data as necessary
Continuously assess business and departmental processes, and make changes to improve efficiency and productivity
Work closely with external and internal auditors and provide data and analyses as needed
Provide leadership to the Finance team and ensures assigned responsibilities are completed on an accurate and timely basis
Ensure departmental goals and objectives are aligned with company and divisional strategies and priorities
Keep 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
Assist in HR related activities: attendance, recruitment, orientation, employee development and training, performance management and compensation
Any additional responsibilities, projects or tasks as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AccountingFinancial ReportingGeneral LedgerFixed AssetsIntercompany ReconciliationsInventory AccountingSOX ComplianceSEC ReportingBudgetingForecastingFinancial AnalysisManagement Reporting

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Accounting Manager position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this Accounting Manager role remote or onsite?

The position is onsite.

What education is required for the Accounting Manager role?

A B.S. Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

What team size does the Accounting Manager oversee?

This position has a team of 5 reports to oversee and manage.

What is the company culture like at Westlake?

Westlake offers an entrepreneurial environment that enriches work life and career experience, with a focus on working together to enhance peoples’ lives.