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Director of External Reporting

City
Irving
State/Province
Texas

Overview:

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this individual will be responsible for leading the External Reporting department. The successful candidate will leverage their technical knowledge to oversee the preparation and delivery of the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), regulatory reporting and certain monthly corporate accounting tasks.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the preparation and review of external reports using collaborative software (Workiva), including the accumulation of supporting documentation, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
  • Present materials for the quarterly financial statements review to senior leadership.
  • Support internal and external audit processes.
  • Review presentations and materials prepared by Investor Relations for completeness and accuracy.
  • Work collaboratively with Treasury, Legal and Technical Accounting teams on capital market transactions.
  • Oversee XBRL tagging of required disclosures within applicable SEC filings.
  • Analyze and determine appropriate US GAAP accounting treatment and presentation of transactions impacting specific corporate-level areas of accounting (such as stock compensation, severance, pensions, goodwill impairment testing).  Manage the preparation and review of technical accounting memoranda to support complex accounting conclusions.
  • Lead monthly accounting and recording of journal entries for corporate-level areas of accounting.
  • Lead 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.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
  • CPA or equivalent.
  • 10+ years’ progressive experience, inclusive of public accounting experience at a large international public accounting firm (Big 4 preferred).
  • 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 preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines and perform in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to details.
  • Highly motivated, reliable and accurate.
  • Highly skilled researcher; Quick problem solver.
  • Proven leadership skills.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to lead and present to a broad range of functional employees.

Application Methods:

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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 support sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create and growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese Corporation employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide with 2024 net sales of $10.3 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.

Celanese is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Celanese does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.


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