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JEFF CHOLISH  | National Sales Manager

Employment with perks

Health & Welfare

  • Comprehensive industry-leading benefits including employer-paid STD and LTD
  • Flexible work schedules 1
  • Annual bonuses based on combination of personal and business results

Paid Leave

  • 11 paid holidays
  • Up to 260 hours of vacation annually 2
  • Up to 16 hours of accrued personal leave annua

Is your next career waiting for you at Baystar?

We have new and exciting career opportunities available at Baystar. We have built a high performance team of rock stars rooted solidly in the core values that define our company. Check out our open postings to start your journey with Baystar today if that sounds like you.

Our internal focus on culture helps us win as a team, consider ideas from all levels and disciplines, and bring our “get it done” attitude to the shop floors of our customers.

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This role is responsible for developing and executing product optimization strategies across short-, medium-, and long-term horizons to maximize profitability (EBITDA / Cash Flow), enhance asset returns, and balance strategic objectives with tactical priorities. The four major profitability levers are: Price, Volume, Asset Utilization and Inventory. Through strong collaboration across business units, see continuous improvement in existing processes, driving business planning, product portfolio management, cost optimization, and long-term strategic initiatives.

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In this role, you will perform in-depth analyses of production volumes, inventories, sales performance, product costing, and profitability to drive strategic decision-making and business improvements across the Ethylene-Polyethylene envelope. Collaborating closely with the Product Manager – Polyethylene, Olefins Manager, and teams across the Business Optimization and Supply Chain subfunctions (Olefins, Technical Service and Supply Chain), your work will support key processes such as S&OP scenario planning, budgeting, long-term planning, and ad hoc simulations. You will also lead targeted initiatives, develop advanced analytical tools, and deliver actionable recommendations to optimize business performance over multiple time horizons.

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The Supervisor, Accounting will supervise employees responsible for coordination and management of the Financial Accounting monthly close process, the preparation and distribution of related monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements for internal\external use, and fixed assets processing. Performs, supervises, and delegates tasks in the areas of general corporate accounting, financial reporting, and fixed assets. The Supervisor, Accounting interacts with all departments – in particular Accounting, Supply Chain, Operations, HR, IT, and executive management – to ensure accuracy of data, and will apply principles of accounting to assess financial information and prepare financial reports under the direction of the Manager, Accounting. The Supervisor, Accounting also is a key leader in the continual transformation of the Baystar Accounting function with an emphasis on process streamlining & automation and implementation of the latest data extraction and processing technologies, such as PowerBI and Cloud Analytical tools.

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The Sr. Production Engineering role oversees operation of Bay 1, Bay 2 or Bay 3 unit at Baystar – Bayport Polymers. The Sr. Production Engineer acts as a lead technical resource for operations personnel, applies technical skills to optimize plant operations, to implement and commission yield improvement and cost saving projects, participates in procedure reviews and development, operator training, and site qualification efforts.

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The FP&A Manager is responsible for managing the Financial Planning & Analysis team, providing critical financial insights and support to the business. This role will manage the interfaces between the key stakeholders in the organization (e.g. Operations, Business Optimization & Supply Chain, Commercial, etc.) and Finance to provide in-depth financial analysis and to support documented decision-making.

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BASIC FUNCTION            

Design electrical products and perform electrical engineering functions while conducting assigned projects and day-to-day tasks as part of a cross-functional team.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Position General

·   Review drawings to insure manufacturability, compatibility with existing systems, and functionality.

·   Analyze and solve a range of engineering problems

·   Contribute to continuous improvement by offering suggestions for long-term solutions to minimize costs, improve reliability, and improve loss control performance

·   Understand, support and comply with all plant safety policies and procedures.

·   Function as part of a team and use electrical engineering knowledge to help the site

·   Contribute to a team effort by accomplishing related duties as needed

·   Ability to manage and execute small projects as assigned

·   Participate in quality assurance and commissioning of new equipment as needed

·    Other duties as assigned

 

Competencies

· Job Knowledge - Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keep job knowledge current

· Productivity - Manages workload, works efficiently, meets goals and objectives

· Quality - Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve product/services

· Safety – HSSE - Works in a safe manner, uses PPE, recognizes hazards, makes safety suggestions and observations, current on Training Mine

 

CORE VALUES

Must exhibit and demonstrate our 5 Core Values 

Caring: Dedicated to Safety, Employees, Customers, Community and Environment

Trustworthy: Living a Culture of Openness, Honesty and Collaboration

Focused: Creating Value by Delivering the Right Solutions

Innovative: Daring to be different by finding New Ways

Fun: Embracing our Diverse Family and Celebrating our Success

 

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

·   Current Standing as a Junior or Senior student actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering (or related) Undergraduate Program

·   Minimum 3.0 GPA required (submit unofficial transcript)

·   Experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred

·   Strong technical, writing, problem solving and analytical skills

·   Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·   Ability to follow directions and work tasks through completion

· Detailed oriented with an emphasis on quality work products

· Position is located in a chemical processing facility and may require working different shifts

 

PHYSICAL CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the incumbent to:

· Follow safety requirements for the role

· Wear required PPE (eye protection, noise protection, etc.) when inside plant environment, or where directed by signage

· Lift up to 10 pounds

·   Walk safely in and around industrial areas

·   Work under deadline pressure within an environment that demands attention to safety and detail

·   Sit or stand for extended periods of time

·   Work at computer for significant periods of time throughout the day

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BASIC FUNCTION

Standard Design of chemical systems performing chemical engineering functions in the execution of assigned projects in a cross-functional work team.  

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform tasks requiring the application of standard chemical engineering techniques and procedures.

• Assist in standard design of chemical systems.

• Correct and update designs.

• Assist lead engineers on project related concerns.

• Analyze and resolve a range of engineering problems.

• Understand, support, and comply with all plant safety policies and procedures.

• Function as part of a design team and utilize engineering design.

• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related duties as needed. 

• Ability to manage and execute small projects as assigned. 

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 

CORE VALUES 

Must exhibit and demonstrate our 5 Core Values 

• Caring: Dedicated to Safety, Employees, Customers, Community and Environment

• Trustworthy: Living a Culture of Openness, Honesty and Collaboration

• Focused: Creating Value by Delivering the Right Solutions

• Innovative: Daring to be different by finding New Ways

• Fun: Embracing our Diverse Family and Celebrating our Success

 

COMPETENCIES 

• Job Knowledge - Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keep job knowledge current

• Productivity - Manages workload, works efficiently, meets goals and objectives

• Quality - Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve product/services

• Safety – HSSE - Works in a safe manner, uses PPE, recognizes hazards, makes safety suggestions and observations, current on Training Mine

 

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Current Standing as a Junior or Senior student actively enrolled in an accredited Chemical Engineering (or related) Undergraduate Program

• Minimum 3.0 GPA required (submit unofficial transcript)

• Experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred

• Strong technical, writing, problem solving and analytical skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to follow directions and work tasks through completion

• Detailed oriented with an emphasis on quality work products

• Position is located in a chemical processing facility and may require working different shifts

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

N/A

 

PHYSICAL CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the incumbent to:

• Follow safety requirements for the role

• Wear required PPE (eye protection, noise protection, etc.) when inside plant environment, or where directed by signage

• Lift up to 10 pounds

• Walk safely in and around industrial areas

• Work under deadline pressure within an environment that demands attention to safety and detail

• Sit or stand for extended periods of time

• Work at computer for significant periods of time throughout the day

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BASIC FUNCTION
Design mechanical products and perform mechanical engineering functions in the execution of assigned projects in a cross-functional work team.  
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Review drawings to insure manufacturability and functionality.
• Assist production with standard product engineering related concerns.
• Analyze and resolve a range of engineering problems.
• Understand, support, and comply with all plant safety policies and procedures.
• Function as part of a design team and utilize engineering design.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related duties as needed. 
• Ability to manage and execute small projects as assigned. 
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
 
CORE VALUES 
Must exhibit and demonstrate our 5 Core Values 
Caring: Dedicated to Safety, Employees, Customers, Community and Environment
Trustworthy: Living a Culture of Openness, Honesty and Collaboration
Focused: Creating Value by Delivering the Right Solutions
Innovative: Daring to be different by finding New Ways
Fun: Embracing our Diverse Family and Celebrating our Success
 
COMPETENCIES
• Job Knowledge - Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keep job knowledge current
• Productivity - Manages workload, works efficiently, meets goals and objectives
• Quality - Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve product/services
• Safety – HSSE - Works in a safe manner, uses PPE, recognizes hazards, makes safety suggestions and observations, current on Training Mine
 
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• Current Standing as a Junior or Senior student actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering (or related) Undergraduate Program
• Minimum 3.0 GPA required (submit unofficial transcript)
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred
• Strong technical, writing, problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow directions and work tasks through completion
• Detailed oriented with an emphasis on quality work products
• Position is located in a chemical processing facility and may require working different shifts

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BASIC FUNCTION    
Provides regulatory expertise, coaching, and hands-on support to drive environmental compliance and permitting, regulatory reviews, performs required activities to maintain compliance with air, water, solid waste.  Activities include preparing permit applications amendments and renewals, regulatory reports, defining programs and procedures, maintaining records, training, and 

RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Prepare permit applications amendments and renewals including NSR non-attainment, Title V, NSPS, 
•    Perform regulatory applicability reviews, NOCS, and required plans such as SWPPP, SPCC, etc
•    Monitor activities required to maintain and demonstrate regulatory compliance with air, stormwater, potable water, solid waste, and wetlands rules. 
•    Provide regulatory expertise, coaching, and hands-on support to drive environmental compliance. 
•    Monitors site performance against permit and other regulatory requirements and identifies opportunities to improve continuously 
•    Duties include a large number of scheduled periodic reporting requirements internally as well as to federal, state, and local agencies.  Responsible for maintaining contingency plans required by regulatory rules and conducting periodic site inspections to monitor compliance with these requirements 
•    Review new and updated rules, determine plant impacts, and propose procedural changes to comply.  Train personnel and conduct audits to verify compliance  
•    Maintains plans and environmental records required for environmental compliance in an up-to-date condition  
•    Conducts routine site inspections of the Bayport facility to verify procedural compliance with regulatory requirements  
•    Monitors the status of environmental control equipment to verify the correct operation 
•    Provides environmental support to turnarounds and projects 
•    Review air, water, and solid waste regulations and assess their impact on Bayport.  Provides annual training to Plant Personnel on waste handling and assists with training on other environmental topics.  Participates in company-wide work groups as needed.  Updates solid waste profiles, and handling procedures, coordinates waste removal from the site, and signs hazardous waste manifests.  Oversees the efforts of contract personnel assisting with environmental compliance efforts
•    Understands, supports, and complies with all plant safety policies and procedures, including the use of loss control software for loss control reporting and communication
•    Responds to agency enforcement actions by providing quality information in a timely manner
•    Hosts environmental inspections, provides requested information, and leads negotiations with regulatory agencies on environmental issues
•    Submit required regulatory reports and forms
•    Other duties as assigned

CORE VALUES

Must exhibit and demonstrate our 5 Core Values 

Caring:  Dedicated to Safety, Employees, Customers, Community and Environment
Trustworthy: Living a Culture of Openness, Honesty and Collaboration
Focused:  Creating Value by Delivering the Right Solutions
Innovative:  Daring to be different by finding New Ways
Fun: Embracing our Diverse Family and Celebrating our Success

COMPETENCIES

•    Job Knowledge - Understands facets of the job, is aware of duties and responsibilities, keeps job knowledge current
•    Productivity - Manages workload, works efficiently, meets goals and objectives
•    Quality - Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve product/services
•    Safety – HSSE - Works in a safe manner, uses PPE, recognizes hazards, makes safety suggestions and observations, current on Training Mine

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering (Other technical degrees will be considered depending upon the experience level of the individual) 
•    5 or more years of experience in related field, knowledge/experience of state and federal environmental regulations, and ability to acquire knowledge of plant operations  
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE 
•    Experience within a petrochemical, refining or chemical manufacturing facility
•    Experience directly interfacing with state or federal regulatory agencies•    Experience working with operators, maintenance technicians and engineers 

PHYSICAL CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the incumbent to:
•    Follow safety requirements for the role including any use of personal equipment, aids, or tools 
•    Read technical procedures and materials in English
•    Ability to read interpret and develop documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
•    Wear mandatory FRC and PPE (foot, head, ear, eye, and hand protection) when inside the plant environment, or where directed by signage or procedure
•    Routinely reacts to visual, aural, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to inspect work including at high elevations above grade visually
•    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
•    Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, walking, and climbing
•    Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to a respirator where directed by signage or where safety precautions are necessary
•    Sit or stand for extended periods of time
•    Work at the computer for significant periods of time throughout the day
•    Required to reach overhead and at shoulder level with hands and arms
•    The noise level in the work environment may be loud and requires that hearing protection be worn in identified areas
•    Must demonstrate fine and gross hand manipulation including pinching, gripping, turning, and keyboarding
•    Works in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment 
•    Walk ½ a mile per job
•    Move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, wet and muddy areas, and uneven surfaces
•    Climbs and works at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched, or kneeling position
•    Ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity and emergency situations
•    Must be capable of lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 25 pounds
•    Access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 24" manways
•    Climb up to 100 feet in height
•    Additional requirements are required if a participant in the ERT program

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BASIC FUNCTION

This position supports the continuous manufacture of quality high density polyethylene (HDPE) and specialty fluids (HDA), consistent with high standards of quality, safety, housekeeping, and good employee relations.  The Sr. Maintenance Engineer has oversight of equipment technical documentation, collaborating with the project team to ensure proper equipment installation and preventive maintenance plans, coordinating critical spare parts, documentation, and storage.  This position will be a technical resource for plant wide mechanical/reliability initiatives, with the objective of continuously improving reliability and health, safety, environmental and loss control performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the engineering and initiate estimates for installation of projects and improvements within the Maintenance Department. Ensure Special Projects and issues are evaluated, performed, and completed in a timely manner

Ensure appropriate planning and scheduling of work for all maintenance activities

Update and organize documentation for the reliability and mechanical integrity programs

Participation in reliability and mechanical integrity teams to ensure internal and external customer needs are supported

Continuously improve the reliability and mechanical integrity programs with the objective of cost-effectively improving equipment reliability

Assist maintenance and operations in troubleshooting mechanical problems

Support other Maintenance Engineers and Staff as required

Support reliability specialist, maintenance supervisors, maintenance planners, millwrights, and inspectors

Assist with shop and outside repairs of rotating and fixed equipment to identify the root cause of failure.  Engineer changes and/or adapt the reliability and mechanical integrity programs as needed to prevent or predict future failures

Understand, support, and comply with all plant safety policies and procedures including the use of loss control software for loss control reporting and communication

Contribute to continuous improvement by offering suggestions for long term solutions to minimize costs, improve reliability, and improve loss control performance

Supply data for periodic reports on reliability Key Performance Indicators

Position requires on-call duties, and the successful candidate must be able to respond 24/7, 100% of the time to plant emergencies on short notice, including nights, weekends, and holidays 

Position is located in a chemical processing facility and requires overtime to meet plant needs, including alternative shifts as needed to meet facility needs

Other duties as assigned

CORE VALUES 

Must exhibit and demonstrate our 5 Core Values 

Caring:  Dedicated to Safety, Employees, Customers, Community and Environment

Trustworthy: Living a Culture of Openness, Honesty and Collaboration

Focused:  Creating Value by Delivering the Right Solutions

Innovative:  Daring to be different by finding New Ways

Fun: Embracing our Diverse Family and Celebrating our Success

COMPETENCIES 

Job Knowledge - Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keep job knowledge current

Productivity - Manages workload, works efficiently, meets goals and objectives

Quality - Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve product/services

Safety – HSSE - Works in a safe manner, uses PPE, recognizes hazards, makes safety suggestions and observations, current on Training Mine

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

B.S. in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (Other engineering/technical degrees will be considered depending on the experience of the individual). 

5+ years of maintenance engineering and experience with plant rotating and fixed equipment preferred

Project experience on large capital projects preferred

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, SAP, etc.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

10+ years of maintenance engineering and experience with plant rotating and fixed equipment preferred

10+ years of engineering experience in the oil refining or petrochemical field

PHYSICAL CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the incumbent to:

Follow site safety requirements for the role and wear mandatory FRC and PPE (foot, head, ear, eye, hand, and fall protection) when inside plant environment or where directed by signage or procedure

Read and understand technical documents and procedures in English

Specific vision abilities include near, far, and intermediate distances, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception

Required to work at ground level, from ladders, and from heights greater than 250’ above grade on fixed platforms, mobile equipment platforms, and scaffolding

Ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders with and without a safety cage

Access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 24" manways

Must be capable of lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds

Frequent bending, reaching, stooping, crawling, walking, and climbing

Sit or stand for extended periods of time

Work at computer for significant periods of time throughout the day

Required to reach overhead and at shoulder level with hands and arms

Must demonstrate fine and gross motor coordination including pinching, gripping, turning, and keyboarding of both hands

Move about uneven surfaces, including catwalks, deck grating, and wet and muddy areas

Work outside in all weather conditions walking up to ½ mile per job

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BASIC FUNCTION

Provide technical support to the electrical, instrumentation, and analyzer activities of the HDPE and HDA plants, and general facilities, with the objective of continuously improving reliability and health, safety, environmental and loss control performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Position General

Provide technical support to the Maintenance I&E Supervisor, electricians, instrumentation and analyzer technicians, operations, and maintenance engineers, and DCS specialists

Assist Operations in troubleshooting instrument, analyzer, and electrical problems

Provide engineering assistance for the justification, design, and installation of capital projects

Assist with outage planning and execution for planned and unplanned outages

Assist in performing surveillance of repairs involving outside vendors

Assist in maintaining accurate and current equipment file room documentation

Contribute to continuous improvement by offering suggestions for long-term solutions to minimize costs, improve reliability, and improve loss control performance

Understand, support and comply with all plant safety policies and procedures including the use of loss control software for loss control reporting and communication

Position requires flexibility with work schedule to accommodate plant needs, and performing “on-call“ function by periodically being 100% available 24/7

Utilize software to observe and monitor PLC system status and assist with logic changes

Assist with the administration of the process control computer and network systems including software and antivirus patching, hardware upgrades, and troubleshooting

Interface with CenterPoint and Industrial neighbors for maintenance activities in the Hunter Substation

Continually manage the addition and revision of spare parts for Electrical, Instrumentation and Analyzer (E/I/A) equipment

Create and revise preventive and predictive maintenance plans

Participate in quality assurance and commissioning of new equipment as needed

Other duties as assigned

CORE VALUES 

Must exhibit and demonstrate our 5 Core Values 

Caring:  Dedicated to Safety, Employees, Customers, Community and Environment

Trustworthy: Living a Culture of Openness, Honesty and Collaboration

Focused:  Creating Value by Delivering the Right Solutions

Innovative:  Daring to be different by finding New Ways

Fun: Embracing our Diverse Family and Celebrating our Success

COMPETENCIES 

Job Knowledge - Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keep job knowledge current

Productivity - Manages workload, works efficiently, meets goals and objectives

Quality - Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve product/services

Safety – HSSE - Works in a safe manner, uses PPE, recognizes hazards, makes safety suggestions and observations, current on Training Mine

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

B.S. in Electrical Engineering 

0 - 5 years of experience as a plant electrical engineer required

Computer proficient (MS Office, MS Project, SAP)

Excellent verbal/written communication

Ability to plan and manage multiple issues/projects simultaneously

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• 5 + years of experience preferred

PHYSICAL CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the incumbent to:

Follow site safety requirements for the role and wear mandatory FRC and PPE (foot, head, ear, eye, hand, and fall protection) when inside plant environment or where directed by signage or procedure

Read and understand technical documents and procedures in English.

Specific vision abilities include near, far, and intermediate distances, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception

Required to work at ground level, from ladders, and from heights greater than 250’ above grade on fixed platforms, mobile equipment platforms, and scaffolding

Ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders with and without a safety cage

Access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 24" manways

Must be capable of lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds

Frequent bending, reaching, stooping, crawling, walking, and climbing

Sit or stand for extended periods of time

Work at computer for significant periods of time throughout the day

Required to reach overhead and at shoulder level with hands and arms

Must demonstrate fine and gross motor coordination including pinching, gripping, turning, and keyboarding of both hands

Move about uneven surfaces, including catwalks, deck grating, and wet and muddy areas

Work outside in all weather conditions walking up to ½ mile per job

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The Accounting Supervisor will supervise employees responsible for coordination and management of the Financial Accounting monthly close process, the preparation and distribution of related monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements for internal\external use, and fixed assets processing. Performs, supervises, and delegates tasks in the areas of financial accounting, financial reporting, and fixed assets. The Accounting Supervisor interacts with all departments – in particular Accounting, Supply Chain, Logistics, HR and IT – to ensure accuracy of data, and will apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports under the direction of the Controller.

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