SEC Reporting and Technical Accountant

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world‑class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables.

As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit

The SEC Reporting & Technical Accountant supports the external reporting, technical accounting, and cash flow processes. This role assists with the monthly cash flow statement and forecast, supports 10‑Q and 10‑K filings, executes assigned SOX controls, and completes technical accounting research, while serving as a floater to provide backup coverage across the group during absences and peak workload periods. This role provides a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure across the multiple SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting disciplines all within one role.

This position will report to the Assistant Controller within Controller’s Division.

• Supports the Cash Flow Manager with the preparation of the monthly cash flow statement and corporate cash flow forecast and related deliverables, including data gathering, input compilation, and validation of results.
• Collaborates with responsible stewards on balance sheet forecasting and analysis, assessing the downstream impact on the cash flow statement and forecast.
• Serves as backup for the preparation of the actual cash flow statement, including compilation of supporting schedules and quarterly tie‑outs.
• Manages assigned complex accounting processes, which may include performing analysis and drafting technical accounting memos, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and maintaining roll‑forward schedules.
• Assists the Accounting Policies Manager with technical accounting research, including drafting summaries of findings for senior review.
• Executes assigned SOX controls, including preparation of documentation, support for walkthroughs, and timely completion of control evidence for the external integrated audit and internal 404(a) SOX compliance.
• Supports the SEC team with quarterly and annual filings (10‑Q and 10‑K), including tie‑out and validation procedures, earnings release materials, and supporting documentation for external disclosures.
• Acts as a floater across the group, providing backup coverage for team members during absences and flexing to support peak workload periods or shifting priorities.
• Identifies and implements productivity improvements for own areas.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of accounting or finance experience
• Foundational understanding of US GAAP and accounting principles
• Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams skills

• Advanced degree (MBA or MAcc)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Big Four or large corporate accounting experience
• Experience with disclosure management tools (Workiva/Wdesk) and ERP systems (SAP)

• High attention to detail with strong organizational and project management skills; manages multiple tasks simultaneously and meets deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication;…