Huntsman Corporation is hiring: Accounting Supervisor in Arlington

Huntsman is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to support the Polyurethanes (PU) Division located in Arlington, Texas. This position reports to the Americas Accounting Director.

Job Scope

The Accounting Supervisor will manage a team of 3 direct reports (total team of 8) and oversee general ledger activities, month‑end close, cost accounting, audit support, internal controls, and policy management. The role demands cross‑functional collaboration with Financial Reporting and a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage 3 direct reports and supervise the overall accounting team.
• Lead monthly financial close activities, ensuring proper US GAAP application, journal entry preparation and review, variance analysis, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Collaborate with Financial Reporting to guarantee accurate financial statements.
• Oversee cost accounting, monitor batch production data, coordinate physical inventory counts, calculate product costs, and analyze inventory cost and usage variance reports.
• Support the annual audit process by preparing and reviewing schedules, and independently resolve audit inquiries.
• Continuously improve month‑end close and related accounting processes.
• Maintain internal controls in compliance with SOX and uphold relevant policies and procedures.
• Oversee direct reports’ deliverables and facilitate their career development.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, conduct comprehensive actual‑vs‑budget analysis, and present findings to management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an accredited business program.
• 8+ years of accounting experience.
• 4+ years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Unrestricted right to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification.
• Experience with SAP Business One.

Skills and Knowledge

• Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication in English.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high‑demand, customer‑centric environment.
• Commitment to a respectful, diverse, and inclusive workplace.
• Leadership in performance management, coaching, and development planning.
• Strong relationship building and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Advanced problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities.
• Experience handling emotionally charged situations with consensus building.
• Adherence to policies and procedures, including attendance, confidentiality, and ethics.

Related Competencies

• Continuous Improvement – initiate and implement process enhancements.
• Service Reputation – model service behaviors that meet customer and organizational needs.
• Business Advisor – create valued partnerships and identify business opportunities.
• Work Standards – set and uphold high performance standards for self and others.

Huntsman is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law in every location where we operate.