Research and application of technical US GAAP requirements. Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure goods receipts are properly accrued and matched with vendor invoices, so that outstanding items are cleared timely (GRIR process). Ensure vendor invoices are properly processed by plant and purchasing personnel by coordinating and leading resolution efforts.
Execute month-end, quarter-end, and annual close duties, including accruals and reviewing financial information to ensure the financials are accurately and timely reported. Prepare and post journal entries and reconcile accounts.
Manage multiple deadlines and respond quickly to management requests.
Assisting staff members in the preparation of monthly and quarterly accounting reports.
Process AP/AR intercompany transactions between companies and balance monthly with counterparts.
Coordinate and support activities across locations and departments.
Assists with recruiting accounting staff and conducts performance evaluations.
Maintains the system of internal controls over accounting team tasks.
Operate as the key financial accountant for assigned plant, providing overall control of the balance sheet and P&L for assigned plant. Coordinate and communicate with plant staff regarding corporate objectives, guidelines, procedures and policies and ensure compliance with same.
On a monthly basis, analyze the Inventory Change P&L Accounts. Identify, explain, and report on manufacturing variances from standards.
Prepare and distribute daily, monthly, and quarterly reports, including the monthly reporting packages including variance analysis.
Share best practices with other team members. Occasionally, serving as a back-up when individuals are on vacation or absent.
Ensure accuracy of inventory. Assist with the periodic inventory verification process, ensuring that counts are being properly performed within corporate guidelines and that adjustments are timely posted. Perform month-end inventory revaluation procedures, establish slow moving/obsolete reserves, and handle overall costing of inventory. Ensure bills of materials and inventory costs are accurate. Investigate month-end count variances and help with root-cause corrective actions. Support inventory reporting.
Provides training and onboarding for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staff.
On a monthly basis, analyze variances with balance sheet accounts and income/expense reports (manufacturing statements), to identify any potential issues prior to close and report on unusual spending. Understand root cause and drive for corrective action. Preparation of monthly variance analysis and reporting packages for various Management teams.
Ensure adherence to and effectiveness of internal control in own area of responsibility. Maintain general and supporting sub-ledgers and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliations, for assigned locations and accounts.
Facilitate internal and external audit needs.
Oversight and supervision of one or more accountants.
Responsible for the accounting for one or more manufacturing plants, including complete ownership of the P&L, Manufacturing Statement and Balance Sheet accounts.
Process credit memos and return goods authorizations (RGA) for assigned plant.
Assist plant management with the cost savings/profit improvement programs. Establish the savings tracking models. Verify financial information on the cost savings/profit improvement plans to ensure accuracy.
Assist with preparation of approvals for capital expenditures (AFE), including development of payback financial calculations. Review AFE's for compliance, financial integrity, and accuracy, as well as supervise the tracking of the AFE through the approval process.
Preparation of monthly forecasts and assist in preparation of annual operating expense and capital budgets.
Ensure accuracy of fixed assets. Assist with the periodic verification (count) of fixed assets, ensuring that counts are properly executed and adjustments timely posted. Support fixed asset disposals and transfers to ensure the accounting is correct.
Works with management team and collaborates with others to achieve division objectives.
Perform additional ad-hock analysis and reporting, as requested. Other duties and analysis as assigned by Manager.
Requirements
excel
sap
cost accounting
cpa
leadership
communication
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Exhibits clear and concise written and verbal communication.
Skill at identifying, measuring, evaluating and improving, if needed, the effectiveness of accounting, managerial, financial and operational controls.
Demonstrated leadership as part of a cross-functional management team.
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Excellent problems resolution and decision-making skills.
Sound planning and organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments.
Maintains professionalism and reacts well under pressure.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel.
Cost accounting experience is a plus.
Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
Experience in a manufacturing environment working with A/P, General Accounting, Payroll, Inventories, Fixed Assets, Cash Accounting, Financial Analysis & Reporting and Multi-plant and budgeting is also preferred.
Thorough attention to detail and accuracy.
CPA, CMA, or Master’s degree preferred.
Ability to work and communicate effectively at all organizational levels and across functional areas.
Knowledge of cost accounting principles, financial statement preparation and analysis is required. Skills necessary analytically to review/analyze accounting and financial data, substantiate financial statement balances as well as prepare financial statement account reconciliation.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with three plus years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting or 5 years in industry is required.
Knowledge of SAP and BPC accounting systems preferred.
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Founded 1986
Company Formation Year
The company was established in 1986, marking its beginning as a single polyethylene plant.
$12.1B Net Sales
Annual Revenue
A reporting of net sales around $12.1 billion in 2024.
$3.8B Acquisition
Axiall Purchase
Completed the acquisition of Axiall in 2016, reinforcing its market presence.
$2.2B Acquisition
Boral's Building Products
Acquired Boral’s U.S. building-products division in 2021, enhancing operational capabilities.
Began from a single polyethylene plant in Louisiana and has expanded through strategic acquisitions.
Operates two main segments: Performance & Essential Materials and Housing & Infrastructure Products.
Produces significant quantities of low-density polyethylene and PVC, ranging from raw materials to finished goods.
Productions include PVC siding, pipes, epoxy resins, and polyethylene products for construction, automotive, packaging, and healthcare sectors.
Achieved record EBITDA in the HIP segment in Q4 2024, largely due to increased demand for PVC pipe and fittings.
Family-led ownership maintained by the founding Chao family, operating under a unified global brand.
Culture + Values
Integrity
Customer Focus
Innovation
Excellence
Collaboration
Sustainability
Accountability
Environment + Sustainability
Net Zero by 2050
Climate Commitment
Targeting net zero greenhouse gas emissions.
Reducing carbon footprint through energy-efficient processes
Investing in renewable energy and sustainable technologies
Implementing water and waste management initiatives to minimize environmental impact
Optimizing resource usage across global operations
Inclusion & Diversity
Committed to building a diverse workforce across all levels.
Focus on gender diversity in leadership roles, with continuous progress in female representation.
Providing equal growth and development opportunities for all employees.