Principal Accountant - Financial Reporting Manager
| Req Number: | BWLG5Q |
| Location: | Houston, TX |
| Posted: | 5/13/2025 |
| Category: | Industrial : Chemicals |
| Job Type: | Permanent |
Korn Ferry has partnered with our client on their search for a Principal Accountant – Financial Reporting Manager.
Company Overview:
• This organization is a global leader in high-performance chemicals, fibers, and plastics manufacturing
• Operates nine global locations, including five fully integrated manufacturing facilities in the southeastern United States and an engineering plastics compounding facility in Europe
• Employees: Approximately 2,500 employees worldwide
• Revenue: Reported $3.2 billion in revenue in 2021
• It provides essential materials that support safer vehicles, advanced medical devices, cleaner energy, and durable consumer products
• Culture is collaborative, agile, and customer-focused, with a strong emphasis on professional development and continuous improvement
• Headquartered in Houston, the company offers global exposure and the ability to work cross-functionally with teams across multiple regions
Role Summary:
• Title: Principal Financial Reporting Manager
• Reports to: Assistant Controller
• Lead the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements under US GAAP
• Manage the global monthly close process in coordination with international sites, FP&A, and site controllers
• Prepare quarterly and annual cash flow statements, footnote disclosures, and supporting schedules
• Conduct variance analysis on key financial statements and present complex financial data in simplified formats for management
• Support the company SOX lite compliance program and assist with FASB compliance and reporting as needed
• Lead or contribute to government survey submissions and manage quarterly and annual audit processes, including coordination with external auditors
• Serve as a lead or contributor for OneStream reporting and consolidation-related projects, leveraging modern technology to improve workflows and optimize financial processes
Team Structure:
• Reports directly to the Assistant Controller
• Interacts frequently with FP&A, Treasury, site controllers, international accounting teams, and external auditors
• This is an individual contributor role with significant cross-functional collaboration responsibilities
Ideal Candidate Profile:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or MBA preferred
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience, with a solid understanding of intercompany and manufacturing accounting processes
• Experience with SAP is strongly preferred; familiarity with OneStream, BI tools, BPC, or HFM is a plus
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders
• Self-directed and comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Compensation & Benefits:
• Base Salary: $130K–$140K (flexible for the right profile)
• Yearly Bonus Percentage
• Full benefits package
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Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.
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