What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Director position at Dow?
At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.
Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.
About you and this role
Dow has an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Director for Finance Global Reporting and Data Coordination located in Midland, MI. In this role, you will provide leadership to a global team of Finance professionals with ultimate oversight and accountability for financial reporting performance and results.
The Finance Global Reporting (FGR) Accounting Director, in conjunction with Finance Systems resources:
- Inclusively leads and inspires a highly motivated and diverse global team of finance professionals in delivering highly reliable closing and outlook cycles from beginning to end across the ECC, Business Planning & Consolidation (BPC), and Diamonds Systems Solutions (DSS) reporting platforms.
- Lead the change management efforts around the artificial intelligence journey for Finance.
- Help accelerate Dow’s financial acumen objectives by increasing the awareness, education, and adoption of finance analytics.
- Lead reporting solution support and serve as a finance reporting Co-Pilot for business and functional partners.
- Provide stewardship for ECC data coordination, IDH projects and Record & Report (R/R) data in Diamond Systems Reporting (DSR).
- Lead the consistent delivery and data integrity of the R/R deliverables during monthly, quarterly, and year-end finance closings for the Finance organization.
- Lead the support and maintenance of financial reporting for Joint Ventures, Acquisitions, and Divestitures.
- Lead/Coordinate/Interact with Cross-Functional teams on global projects in support of corporate initiatives.
- Represents Finance Global Reporting and Data Coordination as a member of the Finance Systems Leadership Team.
Responsibilities
- Assist FGR team members with career planning and employee development efforts; talent evaluation/recruiting to maintain a highly motivated and effective team.
- Work closely with the DSS Finance team for new and enhanced existing financial reporting deliverables development and implementation (often per Corporate, Business, and/or Functional request).
- Lead the change journey around Artificial Intelligence for the Overall Finance Function working with various stakeholders and AI champions.
- Serve as a member of the Finance Development Program for Accountants Steering Team (Finance Systems representative).
- Participate in Leadership activities (Lunch with Leaders, Finance Gallery Walk & Experience Finance, Summer Internship host, etc.).
- Manage FGR SME and Data Coordinator resources to provide optimal ongoing support of the R/R DSR Deliverables and Global Reporting tools.
- Provide consultation / assistance as required with the following groups: Business Finance, Cost, Corporate Controllers, Corporate Reporting, other Finance sub-functions, technology / service center SMEs, etc.
- Work closely with I/S for R/R applications and data processing during daily, monthly, quarterly, and year end close processing and global reporting support required by the Finance function.
- Understand company, functional strategy and Dow tenant strategy to determine impact to FGR, R/R reporting users’ requirements and global reporting tools used in DSR.
- Understand data interrelationships across work processes and operating platforms (ECC, BW, IDH, etc.).
Qualifications
- A minimum of a bachelor's degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant ranking.
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant working experience.
- A minimum requirement for this position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
Your Skills
- CPA is helpful, but not required.
- Accounting: Deep understanding of Dow’s accounting structure, processes and businesses.
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles: Strong foundation in US GAAP accounting.
- Project Management: Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Strategic Thinking: Detail oriented and strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate and manage changes.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Data Analytics: Understanding Dow's data literacy and data platforms.
Additional Notes
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Benefits – What Dow offers you
We invest in you.
Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.
Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:
- Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
- Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
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Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
- Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
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Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
- Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
- Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
- Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
- Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
- Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
- Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
- Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
- Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
- Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
- On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
- Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
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Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
- Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
- Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
- Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)
Join our team, we can make a difference together.
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting
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As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on
Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.www.dow.com
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