Controllers Technologist

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 is seeking a Controllers Technologist for an exciting position at our Houston Dow Center in Houston, TX.

This role is crucial to supporting the Hydrocarbons business and is an essential member of the business finance team. This role is responsible in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of all feedstock invoices and in compliance with Dow’s internal controls.

The individual in this role will work closely with the commercial and finance teams. It is essential to have advanced skills in process coordination, prioritization, procedures, and systems, as well as demonstrate leadership, efficient collaboration across various functions, and effective communication with colleagues. Furthermore, the individual needs to have an owner’s mindset to maintain financial integrity and drive operational excellence in this critical process.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure feedstocks invoices are processed accurately and in alignment with financial policies and procedures.
• Manage daily financial transactions, including verification, classification, and recording of accounts payable data.
• Maintain the integrity of the account's payable ledger, confirming all bills and payments are properly posted.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies through thorough reconciliation of vendor accounts and monthly statements.
• Produce detailed reports on accounts payable status.
• Work collaboratively with commercial and business teams to address payment-related concerns.
• Works autonomously within established procedures and practices; proposing improvements to processes and methods as needed.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of compliance and SOX internal control requirements related to accounts payable processes.
• Maintains up to date process and controls documentation.

Qualifications:

• A minimum associate degree or higher.
• At least 3 years of accounting, finance, accounts payable or related experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• A minimum for this U.S. based 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.

Preferred Skills:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance or a similar field is preferred.
• Accounts payable experience.
• Proficient in invoice processing using Allegro or comparable commodity management software.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, particularly SAP.
• An organized self-starter with sound judgment and the flexibility to adapt to changing business needs.

Additional notes:

• This position does not offer relocation assistance.

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. 
• 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).
• 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.
• 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 www.dow.com.

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 www.dow.com.

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