Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

 

We are looking for: 

 

A Site Controller (Cost Accountant) who will partner with the plant management team located in Greenville, Texas by providing current forward-looking reliable, and timely economic information and analysis used to facilitate decision-making. 

This plays a pivotal role in providing plant management with suggested recommendations for improvement based on the financial results. These improvements should be in the form of cost reductions and improved service to customers. Taking into account the complexity of this role, you should be familiar with manufacturing processes as well as supply chain processes to ensure an accurate translation into costing and financial reporting. 

You will act in coordination with the GBU Finance team and will guarantee compliance with and adherence to the standards and procedures defined by Syensqo Corporate Finance.

This position is onsite in Greenville, TX (minimum 4 days a week).

We count on you for:

Follow closely internal developments within the GBU perimeter (financial structures, KPIs, etc.) 

Maintain updated knowledge of the concepts, content and tools of the financial databases

Assist in budget & other forecasts:

Support the GBU Industrial Controller with information from own perimeter relevant for the preparation of the budget, the rolling forecast, and the ABC ranking (mainly fixed cost, possibly variable cost, capex, inventories and other performance KPIs)

Assist with analysis, validation, and reporting of business information, including proposals and advice for decisions:

Financial and non-financial data, available in ERP, to control and analyze the performance against the scorecard

Excellence savings and non-quality costs

Reliability of cost accounting key figures and/or P&L reporting

Define, with the Production Manager(s), the product costing

Analyze costs and variances in yields and consumption

Inventory impacts (inventory slow turn reserves)

Collect local business information to submit accruals when material 

 

 

You can count on us for:

This role offers a unique opportunity for you to be part of a growing family and participate in the ambitious transformation journey. 

 
You will bring:

Experience & Education:

Bachelor or Master in Business, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or any Finance related field

8+ years of experience of related experience 

Experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge of SAP is a plus

Business warehouse knowledge is a must, and dashboarding tools like Qlik Sense would be a plus

Fluent in English

Working knowledge of Accounting 

 

Behavioral competences: 

Strong leadership skills 

Good communicator with financial and non-financial collaborators

Ability to work with complex business

Analytical skills 

Ability to synthesize complex 

Capacity to anticipate future trends and developments

Analytical skills

 
You will get:

Competitive salary and benefits package

The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $95,000 to $118,000 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.

16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations

Training platform for all employees

Free language courses (24 languages available)

Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

 

About us

Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity. At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.