Accounting Policy Manager Job in Houston, Texas US
Accounting Policy Manager
Description You will play an integral role in interacting with and advising LyondellBasell's senior leadership team on technical accounting matters related to US GAAP and IFRS, such as issues related to mergers and acquisitions, corporate debt and equity offerings, derivatives and financial reporting. This highly-visible position will develop and maintain close business relationships with various disciplines throughout the organization including commercial, finance, tax and legal. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following: Foster an environment of strong ethics, morale, leadership and teamwork. A key member of the LyondellBasell finance management team who contributes to and effectively influences decisions. Perform technical accounting research and provide interpretation of ambiguous and complex accounting literature to address technical accounting questions related to special projects. Provide internal and/or external financial analysis, consultation and decision support to senior management. Prepare as well as review accounting memoranda providing documentation of the Company's application of accounting principles to specific transactions or events. Participate in assessing the impact of proposed accounting pronouncements and regulations (SEC, FASB, EITF, IASB, etc.) and assist the Director in formulating the Company's position on potential standard through the comment letter process. Develop recommendations regarding the adoption and implementation of accounting changes for the Company and present to senior management. Coordinate and effectively communicate with various departments throughout the company at all levels of the organization regarding accounting issues and related internal control issues. Play a critical role in assisting the controller's organization with internal and external audits and addressing any audit issues. Assist in the development and training through continuing education presentations for Company personnel. Assist the Director in formulation and execution of group initiatives aimed at deploying robust standardized accounting procedures aimed at driving consistency in accounting policy application throughout the organization and align closely with Internal Controls in this effort. 12+ years of relevant experience, audit and manufacturing experience a plus. The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications: Superb technical accounting knowledge including such areas as Earnings Per Share (EPS), business combinations, joint ventures, securitizations, pensions, derivatives, fair value measurement, consolidations, goodwill and intangible assets impairments. Requires the ability to influence others on important, complex and non-routine issues About LyondellBasell LyondellBasell is one of the world's largest plastics, chemical and refining companies. The company manufactures products at 58 sites in 18 countries. LyondellBasell products and technologies are used to make items that improve the quality of life for people around the world including packaging, electronics, automotive parts, home furnishings, construction materials and biofuels. More information about LyondellBasell can be found at www.lyondellbasell.com .