Accounting Director
Dow

Auburn, Michigan

Posted in IT


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Dow has an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Director specializing in reporting, estimating and analytical processes located in Midland, Michigan. The Accounting Director for estimating and financial reporting provides leadership to finance professionals in strategic planning, corporate reporting and business finance working with a group of key contractor resources. In addition to leading these resources aligned to Finance, this position will also guide and influence the work being done within the DSA/IT organization that partners closely with this group. This position is also accountable for streamlining the financial planning systems cycles and working closely with the financial global reporting group (FGR) around our closing cycle for both management and legal results. Yearly corporate initiatives are reviewed and prioritization of the yearly workplans may change focus for our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Engage with business finance, tax and cost accounting groups to streamline their reporting and analytics processes.
  • Strive for continuous improvement in our financial reporting systems with an emphasis to business finance, tax and cost accounting work processes.
  • Drive reporting priorities within the DSS/DSA organization especially related to our SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) application strategy for consolidations and estimating.
  • Active involvement with DSA Leadership team on corporate initiative objectives working to secure all resources necessary to deliver on the Finance Forward goals.
  • Co-Pilot the BPC vision and strategy with our IT organization to ensure Dow is well positioned to continue the delivery of estimating solutions.
  • Collaborate with the Finance Global reporting team to assist in "run the business" issues as required.
  • Determine the I/T support model required for our BPC footprint to be successful and advocate with I/T
  • Active monitoring of contractor support for Dow BPC solutions
  • Lead the yearly Corporate Finance Reporting initiatives and ensure necessary resource needs.
  • Represent the Finance Reporting Planning and Analytics team on the Finance System Leadership Team.
  • Provide strong leadership to your team through active engagement coupled with a focus on developing talent

Required Qualifications

  • A minimum of a Bachelor's degree OR 15 years of relevant industry experience.
  • A minimum of 8 years of relevant industry experience is required.
  • Deep experience with Business Planning and Consolidations
  • A minimum requirement for a U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance or IT.
  • At least 10 years of relevant industry experience is preferred.
  • At least 3 years of formal people leadership experience is preferred.
  • Previous experience working in BPC, reporting systems and/or analytics.
  • Experience in change management efforts.

Note: This position does not offer relocation assistance

Dow Offers:

  • A robust total rewards program, including: competitive base pay, variable pay that rewards individual, team, and Company performance, and comprehensive benefits
  • On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
  • Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • The chance to work within a global company and interact with colleagues from around the world
  • Opportunities that spark your imagination and ignite your passion to help others

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation and leading business positions to achieve profitable growth. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company, with a purpose to deliver a sustainable future for the world through our materials science expertise and collaboration with our partners. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer care. Dow operates 106 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 35,700 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $39 billion in 2020. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.dow.com or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at http://www.dow.com/en-us/contact-us or you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR and select option 0, then press *.


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