Financial Analyst - Lease Debt Accounting

Company Overview

Grounded by a history that is deeply rooted in innovation, Hexion is a global employer committed to building and protecting the future by producing innovative performance materials.  Our materials are the building blocks for critical industries, including construction, agriculture, energy, automotive, and infrastructure protection. Everywhere you look, you will find our materials and people at work to help customers make products that are stronger, safer, and cleaner. When you work for Hexion, you’ll join a team that is committed to operating safely and with integrity to build a more sustainable future for all, our associates, our customers, and the communities where we live and work. 

Position Overview

As a key member of the Hexion Controllership team, this Financial Analyst, based in Columbus, Ohio, will play a critical role in supporting the accounting and reporting for Leasing and Debt, along with managing components of the accounting transactions performed by the shared services group (cash, Payroll, AP & other subledgers).

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accounting process and quarterly reporting of:
  • Global Leased Assets, including the application of ASC842 – Lease Accounting standard
  • Global Intercompany and 3rd Party Debt, including interest, fees and discount amortization
• Accounting and analysis, reporting and reconciliation for the Balance Sheet accounts
• Assist with monthly and quarterly closing process
• Collaborating with the treasury department to ensure accurate accounting integration from the treasury cash management tool.
• Working with HR to record the payroll process, including tax withholdings.
• Be responsive and adaptable to shifting priorities
• Handle ad hoc financial analysis requests from various stakeholders

Competencies

Strategic Focus and Direction

• Identifies problems in attaining planned goals or work and proposes solutions.
• Works with customers (internal and external) to understand and meet their needs.
• Understands and accommodates cultural differences successfully.

Trust and Teamwork

• Supports team decisions in word and action outside of the team setting.
• Keeps commitments - Holds self and team accountable for assignments and required work product.
• Communicates directly, honestly, respectfully, and in a timely manner to resolve issues.

Personal Leadership

• Displays a positive attitude and willingness to make the necessary effort to accomplish goals
• Drives safety culture initiative; ensures understanding of the existing safety policies in the company among associates.

Achieves Business Results

• Exhibits a sense of responsibility and urgency toward goal accomplishment.
• Achieves results in a manner consistent with Hexion’s Core Values.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting 
• 1+ years of professional experience in Accounting or Finance
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of ERP environment, preferably SAP
• Treasury Cash management software experience a plus, but not required
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions in a fast-paced environment
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Desire to learn and grow in a dynamic finance environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel as well as other Microsoft Office applications

Other

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law.
 
In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years of age, willing to take a drug test , submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the Department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies
 
Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
 
If currently an employee of the Company, you must have current satisfactory work performance and in most cases, have been in your current role 18 months.
 
Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.