SUMMARY
Supervise accounting, reporting and planning functions for the Roofing division. Position has contact with all levels of management as well as independent auditors.
ACCOUNTING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Supervise all accounting, reporting and planning functions for the WRBP Roofing division.
- Prepare and submit supporting SEC data and other regulatory reporting and filing data as necessary.
- Work closely with external auditors and provide data and analyses as needed.
- Prepare assembly of the quarterly review, annual audit and internal audit data for both internal and external auditors as needed.
- Prepare monthly & quarterly internal management reporting package and other analyses as needed.
- Support in preparation of annual budget in coordination with Corporate Planning & Budgeting group.
- Prepare & update Roofing monthly forecasts for Manager review & approval.
- Prepare monthly internal sales reporting analysis, charts and trends. Distribute to Sales Teams & Senior Management.
- Ensure appropriate and adequate controls in the accounting and reporting areas. Enforce SOX process control compliance by staff.
- 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.
- Monitor and identify major performance areas for enhancement / process improvement.
- 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. Establish goals & objectives, provide performance feedback and coaching to all staff members.
- Any additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise subordinates in the described areas. Subordinates may be supervising multiple employees.
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors in Accounting with at least eight plus years of progressive accounting experience in both public accounting and the private sector is required, preferably with a manufacturing background.
- MBA preferred.
- Previous experience with financial reporting & analysis, budgeting and general accounting is required.
- Knowledge of computerized accounting systems, preferably SAP and JD Edwards, is critical to the position. Must be proficient with spreadsheet programs, including Excel.
- Previous supervisory experience is also required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel up to 10% including air travel or auto travel.
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