Job Summary

Senior Financial Accountant DACH is a key role supporting the DACH region primarily but also other countries of EMEA region. This role has primary responsibility for preparation and support of various aspects of the monthly close process, preparing statutory accounts, managing audits, support tax provision and tax filling, following global accounting policies and other ad-hoc projects for the region. 

This role faces several key customers as part of both daily responsibilities and as part of project teams, including Finance, Business Unit Finance, Tax, Treasury, Legal and Corporate Accounting.

Essential Functions

Lead the preparation and maintenance of accurate and timely monthly reporting and statutory accounts in compliance with relevant regulations and standards mainly for German entities. Support the EMEA FI Team with tax provision and reconciliation. VAT preparation for DACH entities and occasional support for other countries when needed.  Providing oversight on certain control reviews and control implementation. Working with External Auditors to support Avient’s audit requirements.  Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the finance function, implementing best practices to enhance productivity and accuracy. Support regional and corporate initiatives.  Other projects according to business requirements.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. 5 years + experience in Accounting and Corporate Income Tax with preference experience with a Big 4.

Additional Qualifications

Income Tax and VAT practical knowledge.  Proficiency in written and spoken English and any other European language is a strong asset such as German. Strong communication skills. Organizational skills, a self-starter with high level of analytical skills and resilience. Working knowledge of SAP highly desirable. US GAAP, Gaaps in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Desirable
ACCA or local equivalent completed Experience with SOX Compliance Working knowledge of Hyperion, SAP and S4Hana

Competencies

Leader of Self - Instills Trust Leader of Self - Action Oriented Leader of Self - Collaborates Leader of Self - Customer Focus Leader of Self - Situational Adaptability Leader of Self - Being Resilient Leader of Self - Demonstrates Self-Awareness

Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements

Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization.  

Security includes physical security and cyber security. 

Who We Are

Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:

Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports   Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy   Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint   Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility

Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.  For more information, visit www.avient.com.

Why Avient

Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.

We believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.

Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.