Finance Specialist

Our partner, a leading petrochemical owner operator, is seeking a Financial Specialist to join their team in west Houston. This is a long-term opportunity with a global organization!

SUMMARY:
The role will be part of the Americas Controllership team. This role reports directly to Senior Manager, Controllership Americas that oversees the controllership responsibilities for GCGV operations.

DUTIES:
• Closely monitor the P&L, B/S and Cash flow of this new Joint Operation, and support the related forecasting activities
• Liaise with the site accounting and finance team within GCGV for Client’s accounting and financial reporting needs
• Monitor and analyze Client’s GCGV financial results on an overall basis (share of profit for manufacturing results inside GCGV + Co commercial results from selling of the products offtake from GCGV)
• Focal point for external auditor data requests relating to GCGV operations
• Partner with managerial performance reporting team to understand operational performance for PE and MEG, to enable a reliable forecast, to highlight any deviations/ area of concerns and propose mitigating actions in closing the gaps
• Partner with the BU, encompassing supply chain, commercial, sales, logistics in improving operational performance that leads to strong financial results, i.e. profitability and working capital
• Support the forecast of working capital requirements in collaboration with the BU, in maximizing cash flow for AMR region
• Collate data and maintain cash flow model for impairment assessment and support post investment review against investment case
• Partner with the BU to drive operational/ financial improvement opportunities and value creation initiatives
• Any add’ Ad Hoc analysis as required based on business demand

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance
• Minimum 10+ years of professional experience in finance/accounting
• Helpful to have the project experience and dealing with joint venture partners preferred
• Big 4 Experience and Certified Public Accountant Preferred (CPA) preferred
• Well versed in Accounting Standards
• 5-year financial reporting experience, including group reporting in a complex multi-entity environment
• Working knowledge in SAP environment
• Advanced Excel skill
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

For more information, or to apply, contact Stephanie Warneke at stephanie.warneke@trsstaffing.com.