Accounting Manager - Cost Accounting/Controlling

Title: Accounting Manager - Cost Accounting/Controlling

Location: Houston, TX

Additional locations include Lake Jackson, TX or Plaquemine, LA

Salary: $116,000 - $170,000

Schedule: Hybrid work schedule up to two days a week after 6 months in the role available

Relocation Available

Focus: In your role as an Accounting Manager - Cost Accounting/Controlling, you will be responsible for overseeing cost controlling functions around cost of sales, such as controlling raw material & energy, manufacturing and engineering spending, capital expenditures, working capital and productivity. Additionally, you will support site accounting activities and ensure accurate financial reporting. Key responsibilities include preparation of key cost accounting reports, tracking regional productivity efforts, engaging in the estimate and budgeting process and providing financial insights to drive efficiency and profitability. This role requires strategic and broad skillset in accounting principles, processes, and alignment, including potential impacts to financial results.

Accounting Manager - Cost Accounting/Controlling Essential Job Functions:

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes for the Chlor Alkali business, primarily assisting regional and bleach sites.
• This includes leading the monthly closing procedures, performing account reconciliations, analyzing results, coordinating business estimates, compiling management reports, and providing special analyses.
• Responsible for the annual financial planning, supporting production cost information as well as any studies on plant investment or restructuring initiated by the business. Responsible for local oversight of the annual standard cost-setting process.
• Ensure processes and accounting records are compliant with Olin policy and U.S. GAAP. Ensure a robust financial controls structure is in place, functions effectively, and is appropriately tested to meet the control requirements of senior management, the organization, government, and statutory bodies. Ensure audit readiness and responses to audits.
• Partner with the manufacturing organization to support the company's productivity efforts including financial analysis and recommendations for cost optimization projects.
• Manage and motivate staff, support their professional development, and enable employees to maximize their contribution to the department.
  
  

Accounting Manager - Cost Accounting/Controlling Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree* or Master's Degree* in Accounting or Finance. CMA or CPA certification preferred.
• Minimum 8 years related cost accounting experience; preferred background experience to include GAAP and SOX policies and procedures, general ledger systems, and auditing practices.
• Experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment preferred
• Direct supervision and leadership experience, including partnering with senior management for financial leadership and collaborative decision-making.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with an ERP system; SAP experience preferred
• Up to 15% travel required
  
  

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• Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.
• Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
  
  

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.