Job Description
The Brock Group provides specialty craft and maintenance services to key industries across North America. We are dedicated to offering the safest and highest quality service and solutions. We view ourselves as partners with our customers, our employees and the communities in which we operate. Our performance-driven culture is led by having and developing the best people, the most efficient processes and the right tools for the job.
Qualifications and Detail about the Position
Summary:
The Director of FPA is responsible for managing the FP&A processes for the company and assisting the CFO on implementing reporting and process initiatives across the company. This person will exhibit thought leadership to improve the integration of data and insight into the organization's decision-making process.
This position handles financial forecasting and partners with VPs of Finance for submission of timely and relevant variance analysis and action plans. The Director of Accounting, FP&A, and Reporting is focused on overseeing the company's financial planning and analysis function with an emphasis on performance improvement, providing quality management information, and furthering the development of scalable reporting systems and processes, analytical tools, and key performance metrics.
This position will lead the month end close processes and fluctuation analyses through the company. In addition, this role will support IT convergence initiatives related to consolidation reporting tools for upcoming ERP implementation.
Responsibilities:
• Promote, demonstrate and instill Brock's Bsafe and Bbest culture in all aspects of the business
• Manage the forecasting process to ensure information is relevant, timely and accurate, working closely with VPs of Finance and business unit leaders
• Perform P&L analyses, cost structure analysis and site performance analyses
• Maintain the standardization and automation of cost accounting across Brock as well as perform working capital analysis to maximize cash performance and optimize financing costs.
• Partner with CFO and CEO to prepare executive presentations such as the monthly reporting package and presentations for the Board. Follow up on agreed action plans
• Analyze monthly and quarterly forecasts from each business unit and track progress against targets and lead process improvement efforts for standardized management accounting
• Produce management reports for service and product gross margins as well as coordinating the annual budgeting process Apply financial tools to the analyses and reporting >
Other information:
Working Conditions
• Working indoors in an office environment
• Light travel may be required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Requires business knowledge and acumen typically gained through a bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance.
• Exceptional Microsoft Office Suite skills with an emphasis on Excel required.
• The ability to handle a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and crucial deadlines is essential.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proven time management skills, strong analytical skills, and demonstrated proactive approach to problem solving.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage large volume of data
• High attention to detail and ability to proof presentations, financial statement schedules and disclosures
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service responsiveness
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate with all levels of personnel in large organization distributed throughout the company
• Must have the ability to develop and maintain custom reporting
Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college; Master's of Accounting or MBA preferred.
• CPA certification High-level written and verbal communication skills
Location Information:
LyondellBassell Sulphur
Location of Job:US:LA:Westlake
Shift:
Exempt: No
Work Type:Full Time
Working Conditions:
ORIENTATION - Must be able to successfully pass Brock and/or Safety Council Site Specific Orientation requirements.
HEAVY WORK - Lifting up to 50 pounds of force from the floor to the waist and 35 pounds of force from the waist to above shoulder.
CLIMBING - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and the like, to elevations in excess of 100 feet, to maintain three-point contact at all times.
LADDERS - Using vertical ladders Frequently up to 100 feet - Activity exists up to 60% of the work shift.
STAIRS & RAMPS - Using stairs or ramps: Occasionally up to 100 feet - Activity exists up to 40% of the work shift.
BALANCING - Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, on unprotected elevated surfaces using fall protection equipment; or maintaining body equilibrium when performing scaffold construction at elevations using fall protection equipment. Frequently - Activity exists up to 60% of the work shift.
STOOPING - Bending body downward and forward by bending at the waist, requiring full use of the leg and back muscles on a repetitive basis. Frequently - Activity exists up to 60% of the work shift.
KNEELING - Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. Occasionally - Activity exists up to 40% of the work shift.
CROUCHING - Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and waist. Frequently - Activity exists up to 60% of the work shift.
REACHING - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in order to receive materials from ground level weighing up to 50 pounds as it is being passed and 35 pounds from overhead. Frequently - Activity exists up to 60% of the work shift.
GRIPPING - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands to receive materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling. Frequently - Activity exists up to 60% of the work shift.
VISION - Have 20/40 vision with or without correction in at least one eye.
HEARING - Must be able to hear a forced whispered voice in one ear, the better ear, at not less than five feet with or without the use of a hearing aid.
WEATHER EXPOSURE - Exposure to outside atmospheric conditions. Conditions can range from -10 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Constantly - Condition exists in excess of 60% of the work shift.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT - Must be able to properly do all required personal protective equipment for the requirements of the job for up to the entire work shift.
INSULATION TOOLS - Use Insulation tools commonly associated with type or work.
We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.