Senior Corporate Accountant

Senior Corporate Accountant

Location(s):

Toledo, OH, US, 43659-0001

Function:


Finance and Accounting

Audience:


Experienced Professional

Work Arrangement:


On Site

Requisition ID:


70378

Purpose of Job

The Senior Corporate Accountant leads a broad range of accounting activities for the Corporate Accounting team, including execution of the financial close cycle and support for complex accounting areas such as derivatives, capital market transactions, foreign currency, and strategic transactions. This role helps ensure accurate and timely accounting, strong internal controls, and meaningful financial analysis for Corporate accounting activities.

This role partners directly with leaders across the organization, including senior management, Treasury, Tax, Legal, Sourcing, Corporate Strategy & Financial Planning, Corporate function leaders, centers of excellence, external auditors, and third-party service providers. The role provides technical accounting analysis, supports SEC reporting disclosures, contributes to governance committee activities, and drives process improvement across treasury and corporate accounting processes.

Job Responsibilities

Corporate Accounting & Financial Close

• Execute an effective monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for Corporate areas including treasury activities for the Doors business.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses while maintaining a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Assist with complex accounting activities such as debt, derivatives, capital market transactions, foreign currency and other significant accounting transactions.
• Prepare quarterly balance sheet reviews for key areas such as Debt and Derivatives.
• Resolve close-related issues and assist with cash clearing and cash reconciliation processes.

Technical Accounting & Complex Transactions

• Consult with Treasury, Tax, Sourcing, and the Corporate Accounting Leader on significant technical accounting matters, providing recommendations and alternative views on accounting treatment and related issues.
• Prepare technical accounting memos to document research, conclusions, and accounting treatment for complex transactions.
• Utilize internal and external software to perform derivative valuations, confirm valuations with counterparties, and prepare variance analysis.
• Support Sourcing sustainability initiatives related to renewable energy credits, including technical accounting analysis, contract review, and accounting treatment assessment.
• Represent the accounting function as a key contributor to the Structured Transactions Governance Committee by providing accounting guidance and blueprinting on proposed transactions.

External Reporting & Business Support

• Support the external reporting process by compiling supporting documentation for specialized footnotes, including derivatives, debt, and fair value disclosures, to help ensure completeness, accuracy, and fairness of disclosures.
• Develop strong working relationships with stakeholders across Global Finance Operations and Reporting, Treasury, Tax, Legal, Sourcing, Corporate Strategy & Financial Planning, Corporate functions, and external auditors.
• Share information fully and timely and strive to be viewed as a strategic business partner.
• Consult with business segment accounting groups and Corporate functions on significant technical accounting matters.

Talent Development & Team Leadership

• Lead a team of two accountants, providing day-to-day guidance, coaching, and support across key Corporate accounting activities.
• Create an accountable and collaborative team environment that encourages open communication, continuous learning, and ownership of key close and control responsibilities.
• Review work performed by team members, provide timely feedback, and support development of technical accounting, analytical, and business partnering capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen team processes, improve efficiency, and support growth opportunities for team members.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, US GAAP and governance requirements.
• Support the external reporting team to ensure compliance with SEC requirements.
• Demonstrate leadership in maintaining a strong safety culture and adherence to company safety standards.
• Promote accountability for safe and ethical work practices across the team.

Job Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Experience with multinational organizations or Big 4 public accounting firms.
• 5-7 years of accounting, financial reporting, or corporate accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, global accounting processes, and internal controls.
• Experience using large ERP systems, reporting tools, and other forms of technology.
• Demonstrated technical accounting research skills and experience evaluating accounting treatment for complex transactions.
• Strong analytical, communication, and business partnering skills with the ability to influence stakeholders, build consensus, and effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification or a professional accounting designation.
• MBA or Master's degree in Accounting.
• Experience in a publicly traded company or large corporate accounting environment.
• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, or building products business environments.
• Experience using SAP, SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC), Onestream or other large-scale reporting tools.
• Experience accounting for derivatives, foreign currency, treasury accounting, or other complex technical accounting areas.
• Experience leading process improvement, automation, or AI-enabled initiatives.
• Strong track record of collaboration, people management, talent development, and career growth potential within a large organization.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages - including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position - to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.

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