Westlake · 9 hours ago
Associate Director - Technical Accounting
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
12+ years expWestlake is seeking an Associate Director of Technical Accounting who will ensure the accuracy and integrity of the Company's financial accounting in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The role involves providing technical accounting guidance, managing accounting policies, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
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Responsibilities
Provide global oversight of technical accounting matters and proactively assess the impact of new U.S. GAAP accounting standards and trends
Proactively participate in the research and analysis of complex accounting matters, communicating results succinctly in plain English. Prepare and/or review accounting position papers to document the accounting considerations, impact and conclusions of said accounting matters
Establish themselves as a partner and “go-to” resource for technical accounting guidance to Senior Management, Controllers and others
Manage the development of, and updates to, the Company’s accounting policies
Assist with the assessment and implementation of new accounting policies and internal controls
Ensure that accounting policies are well understood and partner with Operational Accounting and other teams to reinforce and operationalize accounting policies
Lead cross-functional implementation of Controllership organization initiatives, including M&A due diligence, integration, and other strategic initiatives
Collaborate with internal and independent auditors on technical accounting matters, the quarterly reviews and annual audits
Manage the Technical Accounting group, including training and development of the staff. Provide performance feedback and coaching to develop a team of high-performing professionals that add value and contribute to the Company’s success
Ensure appropriate and adequate internal controls in the Technical Accounting function. Enforce control compliance by staff
Fully support Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels. Assist in the evaluation of and improvement in the effectiveness of internal controls and financial reporting
Any additional responsibilities or special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Big 4 public accounting and/or transactional technical accounting experience required
Minimum of 12 years progressive accounting experience in public accounting, financial reporting and/or technical accounting roles
Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP, strong technical writing skills and experience in the implementation and handling of complex U.S. GAAP accounting matters. Proven ability to research, clearly articulate and document complex technical accounting issues
Strong technical knowledge of SEC reporting requirements, SOX compliance and internal controls
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical accounting issues to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
Self-motivated, team-oriented individual who works well under tight deadlines and/ or under pressure
Strong organizational and time management skills, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
Willingness to work extended hours when working towards reporting or project deadlines
Preferred
Familiarity with SAP, Hana S4, JDE, or other major ERP systems
Experience in chemicals, manufacturing, or related industries
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
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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
Chief Executive Officer
Jean-Marc Gilson
President and CEO
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