OxyChem General Ledger Accounting Manager

  • OPC Occidental Petroleum Corp
  • Dallas, Texas
  • 2mo ago
  • Full-Time
  • On-site

Contribute. Grow. Lead...with OxyChem. Looking for a challenge? Desire to achieve your true potential? OxyChem is a growing, action-oriented, safety driven chemical manufacturing company continually striving to be the best in the business while staying focused on environmental protection. The secret to our success has and will continue to be our people.

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. OxyChem’s products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. OxyChem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit oxychem.com for more information.

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities.

We are looking for a General Ledger Accounting Manager at our headquarters located in Dallas, TX.

Essential Job Duties:

  • Oversee corporate general ledger accounting and financial close activities, including preparation, review, and consolidation of internal and external financial statements
  • Partner with HR and payroll teams for payroll, fringe benefits, and post‑retirement benefit plans accounting, including review of related accruals and reconciliations
  • Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial results in accordance with US GAAP
  • Review and analyze balance sheet and P&L account activity, cash flow, working capital, and other sources and uses; identify and resolve variances and issues
  • Maintain ongoing evaluation of accounting data integrity, internal controls, and accounting procedures; recommend and implement process improvements
  • Serve as a key liaison with internal stakeholders and external auditors to support internal audits, external audits, government reporting, and tax reporting requirements
  • Support SEC reporting activities, including preparation, coordination, and review of schedules and support
  • Lead and develop accounting staff, including review of work product, coaching, performance management, and career development of direct reports
  • Support the implementation and optimization of SAP, payroll, and financial reporting systems to streamline accounting processes and enhance analytical capabilities
  • Participate in special projects and cross‑functional initiatives as needed

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (minimum 18 hours of accounting coursework)
  • 8-10+ years of progressive professional accounting experience, including responsibility for general ledger and financial close processes
  • Experience working with integrated ERP accounting systems, preferably SAP
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast‑paced environment
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail
  • Prior people‑management or supervisory experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Additional Desired Qualifications:

  • CPA certification or CPA candidate; MBA a plus
  • Experience in a manufacturing or complex operational environment
  • Experience working with public company reporting and control requirements
  • Proficiency with SAP, Workday, PaX, OneStream, and Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

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