Manufacturing Accountant

Job Summary (Basic Functions)

LG Chem will become a world‑class corporation that creates new value for our customers based on "science," beyond "chemistry." LGCTA is actively searching for a Manufacturing Accountant to join our team in Clarksville, TN. The Manufacturing Accountant’s primary role will be to analyze financial data within our manufacturing environment, providing financial insights to support decision‑making, and contributing to the company’s financial performance.

The Manufacturing Accountant will support capital investments and collaborate with Operations to improve productivity and cost efficiency. This position is an individual contributor and is responsible for cost accounting, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and reporting on financial performance.

This position is based full‑time in Clarksville, TN and is not a remote role.

Analyze Financial Data:

• Review financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and other financial information to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide insights to the business unit’s leadership team.
• Administer quarterly Sarbanes Oxley assessments for the Corporate finance department and assist with audits.
• Compile ad‑hoc reports and participate in special projects as required.

Variance analysis:

• Investigate differences between actual results and planned budgets or forecasts to identify reasons for deviations and recommend corrective actions.
• Monthly and quarterly financial closing activities including journal entry preparation, variance analysis, account reconciliation, and various report submissions.

Operations Support:

• Work with manufacturing operations teams to identify areas for improvement, such as cost reduction, productivity gains, and process optimization.
• Assist in the development and implementation of productivity improvement plans, including participating in Productivity Improvement plans and tracking savings.
• Financial activities for plant reporting – daily, weekly, and monthly operating results including performance analysis.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure raw materials and finished goods are accurately costed, with product margins properly reflected.

Ad-Hoc Financial Analysis:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial data in databases and spreadsheets.
• Perform ad‑hoc financial analysis and modeling as requested by senior management or other departments.
• Assist in preparing HQ presentations and executive reports.

Competencies/Desired

Skills:

• Risk Assessment, Analysis and Management: Assess, analyze and manage risk using appropriate frameworks, professional judgment and skepticism for effective business management.
• Reporting: Identify the appropriate content and communicate clearly and objectively to the intended audience, the work performed and the results as governed by professional standards, required by law or dictated by the business environment.
• Systems and Process Management: Identify the appropriate business processes and system(s), related frameworks and controls to assist in the design and use of systems for efficient and effective operations.
• Communication: Ability to communicate, in written and oral form, detailed and technical accounting information, guidelines and standards/statutes/codes/regulations to various audiences to ensure that the information and message are understood, and to seek compliance. Ability to deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience such as negotiating solutions among different parties, or providing expert support.
• Collaborating for Superior Results: Partner with colleagues and customers to get to the best solutions. Build successful relationships and develop a high level of trust. Challenges the “status quo” and does not settle for “good enough.” Holds self and colleagues accountable for actions and results. Require excellence not only in results, but in how we achieve them.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration from an accredited…