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 the Role

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Accounting Director, leading the North America Financial and Statutory Accounting and Consolidations team, located in Midland, Michigan.

This role provides leadership to People Leaders and Individual Contributors and is accountable for the performance and results of the overall team. The team is responsible for providing accurate and timely financial accounting and reporting for Dow entities located in North America. Financial accounting and reporting activities include Treasury, Human Resources, litigation, royalties, stand-alone Union Carbide Corporation, special projects, footnote preparation and other activities.  This role also has oversight of the Consolidation Accounting team which manages the preparation of the consolidated financial statements, provides M&A accounting oversight and handles equity accounting.   

Primary responsibilities include:

• Lead the North America Financial and Statutory Accounting and Consolidations team of approximately 35 people, providing oversight for team activities and team development
• Foster a productive team environment that promotes inclusion, training, development, accountability and an overall understanding of Dow accounting policies
• Maintain strong internal controls
• Ensure timely and accurate accounting, reporting, and disclosure in accordance with US GAAP, including financial statements, footnotes, schedules, consolidation activities and management reporting
• Provide reliable information that enables informed decision making by management and Dow’s businesses
• Evaluate proposed accounting guidance and implement new accounting guidance
• Serve as a member of the Global Financial and Statutory Accounting leadership team and actively support Company, Finance and Global Financial and Statutory Accounting initiatives
• Participation on multiple leadership teams
• Maintain close working relationships with Tax, Cost, Global Financial & Statutory Accounting teams, Corporate Controllers, Audit and various other partners

This role will also support additional reporting and analysis needs, will engage with internal and external auditors for Dow and will ensure audit requests and matters raised are addressed. 

Critical Success Factors:

• Demonstrate Finance co-pilot competencies- technical knowledge, business acumen, value focus and owner mindset 
• Collaborate effectively cross-functionally
• Translate experience and knowledge to implement practical and effective solutions to problems, challenge prevailing assumptions when warranted and suggest better approaches
• Tailor written and verbal communications depending on the audience, purpose and message
• Apply analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Action biased; overcome obstacles and political barriers

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance OR relevant military experience at an E6 rank/Petty Officer 2nd Class or higher is required
• Minimum of 15 years of accounting, finance, or relevant experience
• Minimum requirement 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 Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Dow’s accounting structure, processes and businesses
• Strong foundation in US GAAP accounting
• CPA is helpful, but not required
• Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate and manage changes
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Note: No relocation benefits are offered with 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. 
• 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.

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.