Westlake · 6 hours ago
Cost Accounting Supervisor
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expWestlake Royal Building Products Roofing & Stone Division is actively seeking a self-driven, energic and dynamic Cost Accounting Supervisor. This role oversees all comprehensive accounting & finance functions of R&S manufacturing assets with a strong emphasis on product costing, inventory control, manufacturing variance analysis and full P/L management.
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Responsibilities
Supervise all financial reporting & planning functions for the assigned R&S assets/plants
Manage all closing activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reports are produced
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
Closely work with plant operations to implement cost measurements, improve cost efficiency and other operational performance
Support FP&A and sales team on pricing and profitability analysis
Prepare assembly of the periodic 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 & Stone Monthly Forecasts for Manager review & approval
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
Comply with all Company policies and procedures
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 by management
Qualification
Required
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 experience with financial reporting, full P/L management, budgeting, forecasting and general accounting is required
Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP system
Advanced excel and data analysis skills
Previous supervisory experience is required
Excellent communication, strong leadership and problem-solving skills
Preferred
CPA or CMA 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
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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
CEO
Jean-Marc Gilson
President and CEO
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