Job Opportunity
Manager, Accounting (Shared Services)
Aurora Illinois, United States
INEOS Styrolution America LLC
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We believe diversity is perceiving difference; inclusion is valuing it. Without inclusion, we cannot unlock the value that diversity has to offer. Everyone has a seat at our company table. Our employees bring their unique selves to work daily, have a sense of belonging, and contribute to our core values. We have an inclusive approach, which is open and transparent. We respect and value diversity and believe in equality of opportunity. We do this by valuing and respecting cultural differences and welcoming diversity of thought and perspectives from all our employees.
The Position: Manager Accounting, Shared Services
The Manager, Accounting Shared Services is accountable for the processing of financial entries (General Ledger, Accounts Receivables/Accounts Payable and Product Costing) in the AMER region (US, CA, MX, BR). The role is responsible for continuous process improvement as well as addressing and reducing any process inefficiencies. A key objective is to align processes initially within the region but ultimately in between all 3 regions/time zones.
What you will do:
- Ensure AMER entities support the business, and service the debt and tax requirements.
- Full support to resolve the financial side in case of process or operational issues at sites, offices or in processes.
- Responsible that the team meets all deadlines, (from monthly, quarterly and yearly closings to payment runs and incoming cash allocation) and ensures the achievement of defined process efficiency KPIs.
- Strong understanding of the business and financial implications of this.
- Provide effective leadership to team of 12 employees over multiple locations.
- Initiate/establish process implementation and alignment over AMER region and actively participate in and regularly lead in Group process improvements.
What you will bring:
Education/Experience
- Must at least have a university degree with major in Accounting, Economics and/or Business Administration
- Having held a managerial position within a Shared Service Center and having hands-on accounting knowledge is a prerequisite
- Minimum 10 years working experience in managerial finance positions including a Reporting and Accounting role.
- Having at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing industry
Technical Skills
- Very strong knowledge of finance, especially Accounting, and ability to effectively and efficiently bridge between finance pillars as required for process improvements.
- Strong understanding of organizational (meta-) processes and be the link between departments
- Hands-on knowledge of SAP FI, ideally also knowledge of SAP-CO
- Experienced leader with ability to change styles
- Affinity to automation and digitalization with the view of integration and efficiency
- Able to structure work around deadlines, compliance requirements, project milestones
- Effective communication skills (fluent in English); bilingual (e.g. Spanish) would be considered an asset
The Location:
This opportunity is located in Aurora, Illinois United States (US)
What We Offer You
- A safe and drug-free work environment
- Career development, job progression, and tuition reimbursement
- Flexible work environment, paid vacation, and sick time
- A comprehensive health benefits package with low premiums to support employee wellbeing
- Retirement savings with company match plus contributions
- Above-market compensation including performance-related pay and bonuses
- Fitness reimbursement to encourage employees to stay healthy and active
Our Company
- No. 1 global leader in styrenics: Styrene Monomer, Polystyrene, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Standard, and Styrenic Specialties
- 3,600 employees worldwide
- 20 manufacturing sites in 10 countries
- Customers in 106 countries
- 6 billion EUR in 2021
We are excited to hear from you and share more about our organization.
All the best,
The INEOS Styrolution Talent Team
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