Accounting Supervisor - Internal Controls City Irving State/Province Texas Overview:

Working hand in hand with our accounting and audit teams, you will have the opportunity to learn about our various business units and make an impact in a global company. The ideal candidate will have solid interpersonal communication skills, the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, supervisory experience, and technical expertise with regards to internal controls and SOX. This is a terrific opportunity for candidates who are ready to break out of public accounting and dive into a corporate role. We have a casual, collaborative, and flexible work environment with many opportunities for growth and development.

Responsibilities: Facilitate the annual SOX risk assessment, including determining materiality, identifying in-scope processes and significant accounts and linking key assertionsCoordinate walkthroughs and testing with internal and external audit teamsEvaluate opportunities for business process reengineering, including simplification and automation of control activitiesAssess the impact of control deficienciesPrepare formal memos related to scoping and control deficiency assessment Drive accurate and timely completion of SOX processes / control documentationCoordinate the quarterly sub-certification processServes as a point of contact between the organization, external auditors and the internal auditMaintain oversight of SOX document repository and ensure compliance with retention policiesMonitor PCAOB rulemaking and impact on internal control framework, environments and expectationsAdminister SOX compliance software (Workiva)Provide training and guidance to staff on SOX compliance requirementsSupport accounting and finance special projects as assigned by management Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS  

Minimum of 4 years professional experience in public accounting, SOX Compliance or Internal AuditBachelor's degree in a relevant field such as a finance, accounting and/or accounting information systemsProgram / Project Management experience a plusWorking knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR)Ability to flowchart business processes and prepare process narrativesExperience with Workiva or similar platformsProficiency in Microsoft Office tools

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) preferredAdvanced degree (Master of Accounting / MBA)Experience with SAP highly preferred Supervisory experience managing direct reportsFamiliarity with IT SOX and IT security conceptsAbility to communicate effectively with all levels, including a c-level member audienceDemonstrated collaborative and business partnership approachStrong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to use influence to achieve results Strong written and oral communication skillsInnovative and solutions oriented; possess a natural curiosityAbility to question norms and respectfully challenge others
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.

Celanese is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Celanese does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.


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