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Sr. Financial Analyst

Req Number: LKFITG
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 Senior Financial Analyst.

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: Senior Financial Analyst
• Reports to: Principal Financial Analyst
• Supports internal controls and compliance related to revenue, COGS, inventory, and intercompany accounting
• Leads reporting and analysis for revenue-related accounts, including customer rebates, commission accruals, and sales returns
• Manages intercompany reconciliations, intellectual property postings, and chargebacks
• Contributes to monthly close and reporting for non-manufacturing international entities
• Works in OneStream and SAP to perform account reconciliations and resolve variances
• Collaborates with teams domestically and internationally to improve processes and accuracy of reporting

Team Structure:
• Reports directly to a Principal Financial Analyst
• Works closely with the broader Corporate Controlling team
• Expected to collaborate cross-functionally across global business units and accounting functions
• No direct reports, but responsible for owning key reporting areas and influencing process improvement

Ideal Candidate Profile:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or MBA preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably with exposure to manufacturing or intercompany processes
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP and corporate accounting principles
• Prior experience in revenue and inventory accounting is strongly preferred
• Strong proficiency in Excel, with bonus points for SAP, OneStream, BPC, BI tools, or HFM
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and analytical with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-change environment

Compensation & Benefits:
• Base Salary: $120K–$130K
• Yearly Bonus Percentage
• Full benefits package


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