Accounting Officer - Generous Compensation

Our client is a global diversified chemicals company, operating across multiple segments including PET, fibers, and packaging. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, they are committed to producing innovative solutions that address environmental challenges while driving economic growth.

Their global presence and focus on continuous innovation make them a key player in the chemicals industry.

As a result of their great expansion, they are currently looking for an Accounting Officer who will be responsible for spearheading and expanding the Corporate Finance function across regions, influencing the organization's vision, growth, and compliance.

Responsibilities include leading financial operations, strategic decision-making, regulatory compliance, and team development. This senior role reports directly to the CFO and requires hands-on involvement in data analysis, system management, and modeling.

Key Accountabilities
 

• Provide financial leadership with the CFO to determine organizational direction and cultivate a risk-intelligent culture.
• Assess risks and returns of strategic alternatives under CEO/CFO guidance.
• Manage financial operations to align with strategic goals and ensure desired outcomes.
• Monitor the financial performance of the company by measuring and analyzing results, initiating corrective action and minimizing the impact of variances.
• Develop and implement proper and effective internal financial control and SOX compliances needed for SEC listing.
• Timely and accurately provide reporting of financial information to internal parties, government regulators and outside agencies.
• Conduct regular audits of expenditures, assets, and liabilities.
• Cash management and minimal exposure to credit risk, counter party risk measures are in place.
• Improve administrative and operational accounting services such as treasury management, grants payment processing, payroll, accounts payable, and purchasing.
• Partner with leadership to develop company strategies and goals.
• Establish guidelines for M&A targets and assess financial viability.
• Prepare executive presentations and recommendations to senior management and the Board of Directors.

Qualifications
 

• Solid corporate finance experience with proven background in manufacturing companies, driving change and supporting growing teams within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent experience. CPA/CFA a plus, MBA strongly preferred.
• Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to see, and model current and future states.
• Experience with SAP S4 Hana environment, BI Tools and/or SQL is a must.
• Effective and persuasive in leading change, applying business acumen, company values, while demonstrating the emotional intelligence that inspires others.

• Builds collaborative relationships across various partners and influences senior stakeholders.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to lead change and drive execution.

This is an office-based role located in Houston, TX.

This is really a great opportunity for a driven accounting professional that wants to be part of an ambitious organization and highly motivated team, with lots of opportunities for personal and professional growth. It’s an informal organization, where they challenge you and want you to challenge them.

Your contribution will make a direct impact on our day-to-day operations.
 

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