Analyst Sr.

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. SUMMARY Develop & prepare monthly/quarterly/annual detailed financial reports & analyses in support of the WRBP Roofing & Stone financial reporting & budgeting process. 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: Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual financial reporting & planning reports/analyses for the WRBP Roofing & Stone Divisions. Prepare required schedules for 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 supporting schedules for the assembly of the quarterly review, annual audit and internal audit data for both internal and external auditors as needed. Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual support schedules/analyses for the internal management reporting package (and monthly closes) and other analyses as needed. Preparation of support data/schedules in preparation of Annual Budget in coordination with Corporate Planning & Budgeting group. Prepare support data as needed for updating the Roofing & Stone Monthly Forecasts for Manager review & approval. Prepare support data & analyses for the monthly internal Sales Reporting package. Adhere to appropriate and adequate internal controls in the accounting and reporting areas. Adhere to SOX process controls. Responsible for keeping current with technical accounting pronouncements and trends, and application of new accounting pronouncements in accordance with Westlake policy, and as directed by management. 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. Strive to attain established Goals & Objectives, provide two-way feedback on achievement of Goals & Objectives, and seek guidance/coaching when necessary. Any additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelors in Accounting with four to five 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, is critical to the position. Must be proficient with spreadsheet programs, including Excel. 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 including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required. Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation. If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday. Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com. Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings. Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day®. To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com