Plant Finance Accountant Job

Arkema is seeking a Plant Finance Accountant – Specialty Manufacturing Operations to lead financial oversight and strategic analysis for our Specialty Polyamides business unit This role is pivotal in driving financial performance across our Birdsboro, PA manufacturing site and associated tolling and warehousing operations.

You’ll serve as a key business partner to both plant and BU leadership, providing actionable insights, ensuring financial accuracy, and supporting strategic decision-making. This is a high-impact role ideal for a finance professional with strong manufacturing experience and a passion for operational excellence. This role reports to reporting to the Finance & Strategy Director, HPP, with minimal travel required between local sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide financial leadership and support to plant, BU, and corporate management through timely reporting, analysis, and insights.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of monthly financial close, including variance analysis and journal entry preparation.
• Deliver ad-hoc financial analysis to support business decisions and special projects.
• Oversee plant financial functions related to inventory, production operations, and product costing.
• Lead the annual budgeting process for plant operations, including cost allocation and SAP data input.
• Engage with plant operations to assess financial impact of activities and recommend performance improvements.
• Safeguard plant assets through inventory and fixed asset reviews, and support CAPEX project accounting.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and support internal and external audits.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, advanced functions)
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Preferred Attributes:

• Cost accounting experience in process manufacturing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communicator with ability to present to various levels of leadership
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and mentor peers

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