Industrial Product and Petrochem Accounting Supervisor

Korn Ferry has partnered with our client on their search for an Industrial Product and Petrochem Accounting Supervisor.

Company Overview:

• Our client is a large, well established U.S. refining and energy supply organization with multiple refineries, terminals, pipelines, and related infrastructure assets across the United States
• Headquartered in Houston, TX, the company operates a significant crude refining footprint and employs several thousand professionals across refining, supply and trading, commercial, and corporate functions
• The organization is known for its strong operational discipline, long term stability, and commitment to values such as safety, integrity, accountability, and collaboration
• The company continues to invest in modern technology platforms, including enterprise ETRM systems, to enhance data driven decision making, risk management, and financial analytics across the business

Role Summary:

• Title: Accounting Supervisor – Industrial Products & Petrochemicals
• Department: Controller’s Organization – Refining Accounting
• Team Scope: Lead and mentor accounting analysts supporting industrial products and petrochemical transactions across multiple refinery locations and Supply & Trading
• Primary Focus: Oversee accounting, financial reporting, inventory analysis, and process improvement for industrial products and petrochemical activity across refining operations

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise day-to-day accounting activities related to industrial products and petrochemical purchases, sales, exchanges, and processing agreements
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting of all transactions across Lake Charles, Corpus Christi, and Lemont refineries, as well as Supply & Trading operations
• Oversee inventory accounting and reconciliation processes, including in-transit inventory, third-party storage, and refinery-level balances
• Analyze general ledger accounts, accruals, purchase and sales activity, inventory balances, freight, and intercompany transactions to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Lead monthly close activities, including journal entries in SAP and volumetric postings in RightAngle
• Supervise and review key accounting processes such as LIFO costing (petcoke, butane), accruals, profit center allocations, and reconciliations
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support Industrial Products Supply and Petrochemicals business units
• Support cash forecasting activities, including daily billing and payment projections with a rolling 60-day outlook
• Establish, maintain, and enforce internal controls and accounting guidelines to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Identify gaps in current accounting practices and recommend improvements to ensure alignment with GAAP
• Interpret accounting guidance and assess the impact of transactions on financial statements, cash flow, and debt covenants
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, supply and trading, and finance teams to support business performance and reporting needs
• Mentor and develop accounting staff, reviewing work and providing guidance on complex accounting and reporting issues

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, preferably within refining, oil & gas, or petrochemical environments
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff
• Proven ability to perform detailed financial analysis and interpret operational results
• Experience with SAP required; RightAngle experience strongly preferred
• Advanced Excel skills including lookups, pivot tables, and data analysis
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, accruals, and complex transaction flows
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, and operate with limited supervision
• Strong problem-solving mindset with ability to research issues and propose solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to collaborate across functions

Compensation & Benefits:

• Target base compensation range: Market rate and flexibility based on experience
• Bonus: 10–20% annual performance incentive
• Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and standard corporate benefits
• Work Environment: In-office, fast-paced, operations-focused environment supporting critical refining activities

Selling Points:

• High-impact supervisory role supporting multiple refineries and a complex supply and trading organization
• Strong exposure to operational finance, inventory accounting, and commodity-based transactions
• Opportunity to work within a sophisticated, large-scale refining environment with complex accounting challenges
• Visibility across both corporate finance and business unit operations
• Opportunity to lead process improvements, strengthen controls, and influence accounting practices at scale
• Ideal for candidates looking to step into a leadership role within a structured, high-performance accounting organization

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