Cost Accounting Supervisor

Description

• Ensure appropriate and adequate controls in the accounting and reporting areas. Enforce SOX process control compliance by staff.
• Support FP&A and sales team on pricing and profitability analysis
• 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.
• Manage all closing activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reports are produced
• Support in preparation of Annual Budget in coordination with Corporate Planning & Budgeting group
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
• Supervise all financial reporting & planning functions for the assigned R&S assets/plants
• Prepare assembly of the periodic review, annual audit and internal audit data for both internal and external auditors as needed.
• Train and develop staff in their areas, as needed. Establish Goals & Objectives, provide performance feedback and coaching to all staff members.
• Prepare & Update Roofing & Stone Monthly Forecasts for Manager review & approval.
• Monitor and identify major performance areas for enhancement / process improvement
• Prepare monthly & quarterly internal management reporting package and other analyses as needed.
• Closely work with plant operations to implement cost measurements, improve cost efficiency and other operational performance
• Oversee all cost accounting related activities including but not limited to standard cost maintenance, cost roll-up, margin analysis, manufacturing variance analysis and physical inventory counts

Requirements

• Excellent communication, strong leadership and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor’s in accounting with at least 6 years of cost accounting experience in a supervisory role is required, preferably with a manufacturing background
• Previous supervisory experience is required.
• Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP system
• Advanced excel and data analysis skills
• Previous experience with financial reporting, full P/L management, budgeting, forecasting and general accounting is required.
• CPA or CMA preferred.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance