Accounting Policies Manager

Eastman • Kingsport, TN • 2w ago

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company's innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit?www.eastman.com.

Responsibilities

The Accounting Policies Manager at Eastman serves as a divisional technical and process expert and a key leader in establishing, maintaining, and applying accounting policies across our manufacturing and functional organizations. This role blends deep technical accounting, consolidated reporting, process optimization, and cross-functional leadership to ensure accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting and compliance.

Serve as a key resource and subject matter expert to accounting policy owners by supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of accounting policies and technical accounting memos; provide guidance to ensure policies remain current with ASC, SEC, and other relevant pronouncements.- Interpret new accounting standards and coordinate cross functional implementation plans (impact analysis, process changes, systems, controls, and disclosures).- Provide day to day technical accounting advice to key stakeholders- Lead accounting research and prepare technical accounting memos with clear conclusions and documented rationale for significant or non-routine transactions (e.g., M&A, divestitures, revenue contracts, leases, financial instruments).- Support quarterly and annual external financial reporting and SEC filings, including preparation and review of disclosures and schedules for compliance with GAAP and disclosure requirements.- Execute and maintain documentation for key SOX controls. - Develop and deliver targeted training for Finance and business stakeholders to ensure consistent policy application across the organization.- Drive improvements to accounting processes and systems - Maintain strong relationship with external auditors on technical accounting matters and support audit requests.- Coach, mentor, and serve as a technical resource for other accounting team members

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related degree- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with significant exposure to technical accounting- Demonstrated knowledge of US GAAP- Excel, Word, Power Point, and Teams skills

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree (MBA or MAcc)- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Big Four or large corporate accounting experience - Experience with disclosure management tools (Workiva/Wdesk) and ERP systems (SAP)

Functional Skills and Capabilities

Excellent written and verbal communication; able to explain technical accounting concepts to non technical stakeholders and all levels of management- Ability to navigate ambiguity and operate effectively in complex, non-standard situations - Proven project management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment- Collaborative team player who builds trust based relationships across finance and business partners- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; applies sound judgment to evaluate practical solutions- Thrives under pressure and adapts quickly to changing priorities- Works independently with minimal guidance and demonstrates strong ownership and accountability- Highly self motivated and results oriented- Presents alternative viewpoints clearly while fostering consensus

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.

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