Controllers Division Accountant

The Controllers Division Accountant can be assigned in multiple areas of Controllers Division, depending on current need and candidate experience, but the two most likely areas are Functional Accounting or Entity Accounting, so descriptions of these roles are provided below. 

Functional Accountant

The Functional Accounting team provides cost accounting and analysis services to Eastman’s non-manufacturing functions, such as Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Procurement, etc. The team also has corporate oversight, analysis and forecasting responsibility for the SGA, R&D and Distribution areas of the P&L. Individual functional accounting roles include the following areas of responsibility:
 
•    Partner with management teams to deliver accurate cost reporting, variance analysis, and solutions to cost accounting situations.
•    Oversee the monthly close process by monitoring cost centers, projects, and PA assessments to ensure accurate financial results.
•    Lead budget planning for functional areas, including cost planning, reporting and analysis, assignment of functional cost to business segment P&L statements, and review of SGA, R&D, and Distribution expenses.
•    Employ automation and other process improvement tools to make processes and reporting more efficient and effective. 
•    Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures for non-manufacturing direct spend and SGA, R&D, and Distribution accounting.
•    Collaborate with and participate on cross-functional teams to solve problems, inform decisions, and support management teams.

Entity Accountant

The Entity Accounting team responsibilities include entity and accounting services for US legal entities, global intercompany process oversight, global treasury accounting, and corporate balance sheet analysis and forecasting. Individual general accounting roles include the following areas of responsibility:

•    Own monthly close activities for assigned legal entities, including journal entries, intercompany reconciliations, and financial statement review and analysis.
•    Monitor intercompany relationships and transactions across legal entities to help ensure accuracy and consistency.
•    Analyze and explain balance sheet variances for assigned sections of the corporate balance sheet to support clear financial insight.
•    Contribute to monthly balance sheet and cash flow forecasts with timely input and analysis.
•    Partner with internal stakeholders to provide analysis and information related to assigned legal entities.
•    Support external auditors with information and analysis for the annual financial audit and quarterly reviews.
•    Employ automation and other process improvement tools to make processes and reporting more efficient and effective. 

•    Strong analysis, planning, and organization skills
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills
•    High level of initiative and good judgment
•    Ability to work with different personalities, cultures and levels of management
•    2+ years' accounting experience required
 
Education:
 
BS/BA – Accounting required. Certificates and advanced degrees are considered a plus.