Westlake · 12 hours ago
Manager-Financial Reporting
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expWestlake is seeking a Manager-Financial Reporting to oversee financial reporting functions and liaise with management and auditors. The role involves managing SEC filings, conducting accounting research, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards while leading projects and training staff.
ChemicalManufacturingMedical
Responsibilities
Manage all financial reporting functions, including benefits accounting and financial reporting
Prepare SEC filings and other regulatory reporting, including filing of 10Q’s, 10K, 8K and other filings as necessary
Prepare and review supporting documents for SEC filings (including XBRL, cash flows, guarantor financials among others) and other regulatory reporting
Responsible for keeping current with technical accounting pronouncements and SEC reporting trends, analyzing the impact on the Company
Conduct technical SEC and U.S. GAAP research and write accounting position papers to document the impact of technical accounting issues
Ability to prepare various analysis, supporting documentation, reports and perform tasks considering this is a hands-on position
Project lead the implementation of new accounting standards, including technical accounting research, process design, as well as communication and coordination with other functions
Work closely with external auditors and provide data and analyses as needed
Prepare monthly internal management reporting package and other analyses as needed
Manage the accounting related to stock based compensation, employee pension plans, derivative financial instruments, including commodity hedge contracts, net investment hedge, interest rate swap instruments and foreign currency hedge contracts
Ensure appropriate and adequate controls in the accounting and reporting areas. Enforce control compliance by staff
Monitor and identify major performance areas for enhancement via automation, computerization and/or paper flow
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. Provide performance feedback and coaching
Any additional responsibilities or tasks assigned
Should be able to quickly learn the tools and software currently being used by the Company
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Accounting with at least ten years of progressive accounting experience in both public accounting and the private sector is required, preferably with a chemical or refinery company
CPA certification is required
Experience with SEC reporting and general accounting is required
Must be proficient with spreadsheet programs, including Excel
Knowledge of computerized accounting systems, SAP and BPC/EPM, is critical to the position
Previous supervisory experience is also required
Preferred
MBA preferred
Company
Westlake
Westlake is a manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals, polymers and building products. It is a sub-organization of Westlake Chemical Partners.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (7)
2024 (6)
2023 (11)
2022 (9)
2021 (9)
2020 (8)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2B2025-11-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2017-01-07Post Ipo Equity
2004-08-11IPO
Leadership Team
Albert Chao
CEO
Jean-Marc Gilson
President and CEO
Recent News
2026-01-06
2026-01-05
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