Accounting Manager/External Reporting Manager

Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We are committed to sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create for their entire lifecycle and are growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet increasing customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese is a Fortune 500 company that employs approximately 12,400 employees worldwide with 2023 net sales of $10.9 billion.

Reporting to the Director, External Reporting this individual will be responsible for the Company’s external reporting, including preparation and review of filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, regulatory reporting and certain monthly corporate accounting tasks. The successful candidate will leverage their technical and leadership skills to manage the performance and development of the external reporting team. 

Summary of Position:

• Manage the preparation and review of external reports using collaborative software (Workiva), including the accumulation of supporting documentation, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Review presentations and materials prepared by Investor Relations for completeness and accuracy, including Investor Days.
• Work collaboratively with Treasury, Legal and Technical Accounting teams on capital market transactions.
• Oversee the XBRL tagging of required disclosures within the Form 10-Q and 10-K.
• Review monthly accounting and recording of journal entries for corporate level areas (remediation, stock compensation, severance, pensions, etc.)
• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements and supporting documentation for employee benefit plans and other statutory reporting, including providing assistance to external auditors as necessary.
• Lead the implementation of new accounting standards, as well as initiatives designed to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of internal control compliance.
• Proactively identify and evaluate transactions, complex accounting judgments and financial results ensuring that US GAAP and company policy are appropriately followed and documented.
• Assist in the implementation and ongoing work of ESG and CSRD-related processes

• 5+ years’ experience, inclusive of recent and significant public accounting experience at a large international accounting firm.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred or equivalent finance or similar degree required.
• CPA or equivalent

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:                  

• Clear and demonstrated understanding of US-GAAP and SEC reporting with ability to apply and communicate knowledge.
• Strong expertise in excel.
• Detailed Workiva, XBRL and SAP experience a plus
• Highly motivated, reliable, accurate and able to work independently.

Key Personal Traits:

• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• Highly skilled researcher; Quick problem solver.
• Excellent attention to detail and proven leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to lead and present to a broad range of functional employees.