Director of External Reporting

Job Description

Job Description

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this individual will be responsible for leading the External Reporting department. The successful candidate will leverage their technical knowledge to oversee the preparation and delivery of the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), regulatory reporting and certain monthly corporate accounting tasks.

Responsibilities :

• Lead the preparation and review of external reports using collaborative software (Workiva), including the accumulation of supporting documentation, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Present materials for the quarterly financial statements review to senior leadership.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Review presentations and materials prepared by Investor Relations for completeness and accuracy.
• Work collaboratively with Treasury, Legal and Technical Accounting teams on capital market transactions.
• Oversee XBRL tagging of required disclosures within applicable SEC filings.
• Analyze and determine appropriate US GAAP accounting treatment and presentation of transactions impacting specific corporate-level areas of accounting (such as stock compensation, severance, pensions, goodwill impairment testing).  Manage the preparation and review of technical accounting memoranda to support complex accounting conclusions.
• Lead monthly accounting and recording of journal entries for corporate-level areas of accounting.
• Lead the preparation and review of financial statements and supporting documentation for employee benefit plans and other statutory reporting, including providing assistance to external auditors as necessary.
• Lead the implementation of new accounting standards, as well as initiatives designed to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of internal control compliance.
• Proactively identify and evaluate transactions, complex accounting judgments and financial results ensuring that US GAAP and company policy are appropriately followed and documented.
• Assist in the implementation and ongoing work of ESG and CSRD-related processes.

Qualifications :

Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We support sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create and growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese Corporation employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide with 2024 net sales of $10.3 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.

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