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SUMMARY

The HIP Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides strategic financial leadership for the Housing & Infrastructure Products (HIP) segment and serves as a key business partner to the HIP Senior Vice President, segment leadership team, and Corporate CFO. This role has overall responsibility for segment-level finance, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, business performance management, and compliance. Accounting activities performed within the segment are carried out under the functional direction of the Chief Accounting Officer, with the HIP CFO accountable for ensuring those activities are properly resourced, executed, and controlled. The HIP CFO will shape and execute the financial strategy for the segment, drive value creation, and ensure disciplined capital allocation and robust internal controls.

The HIP CFO partners with the Chief Accounting Officer and oversees all segment accounting functions and related transactions (sales revenues, costs, cash, fixed assets, trade payables, and inventory management) and ensures timely, accurate segment financial reporting. The role is responsible for HIP Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, internal controls, and the effectiveness of financial systems and processes within the enterprise frameworks and standards established by the Chief Accounting Officer. The HIP CFO builds and leads a high-performing finance and accounting team that is deeply embedded with the HIP businesses and operations, providing forward-looking insight, business partnership, and decision support, and aligns the design of that team with the evolving finance and accounting operating model.

In partnership with HIP business and operations leaders, the HIP CFO will interpret and communicate financial results, including the operational drivers behind cost, volume, and absorption variances, support strategic and commercial decision-making, lead the development of budgets and forecasts, and champion initiatives that improve profitability, cash flow, and return on invested capital.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following

Serve as the primary financial business partner to HIP business and operations heads, providing insight, challenge, and recommendations on financial performance, strategic priorities, and resource allocation.
Lead the HIP segment financial planning and analysis (FP&A) processes, including long-range plans, annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and monthly outlooks, together with scenario and sensitivity analysis of feedstock, energy, price, and volume assumptions, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and strategies in coordination with the VP of Finance for process alignment and standardization across Westlake.
Support HIP businesses and operations heads in presenting and understanding results, including variance analysis, key performance indicators (KPIs), and operational drivers of performance, translating cost, volume, absorption, and reliability variances into the operating actions that improve segment profitability.
Deliver profitability insight by product grade and customer to commercial and operations leaders, including cost-to-serve and mix analysis to support pricing and portfolio decisions.
Support HIP business and operations heads in business development and M&A activities, including financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, and post-close integration of operations, systems, policies and procedures, and internal reporting with the Westlake model, partnering with the Chief Accounting Officer on purchase accounting, opening balance sheet, and accounting integration matters.
Lead and support strategic analysis of the business, including plant economics and integration, assessment of strategic initiatives, capital investments, portfolio optimization, and cost reduction and profit improvement initiatives, including post-investment reviews and tracking of realized benefits against approved business cases.
Drive working capital performance and cash generation for the segment across inventory, receivables, and payables, and support the corporate cash flow forecast.
Partner closely with segment business analysts to review monthly financial performance and forecasts to ensure understanding, challenge assumptions, and drive accountability for results.
Support business and operations heads and corporate management in preparation of and adherence to annual budgets, including setting targets, monitoring performance, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
Partner with the Chief Accounting Officer to ensure adequate financial controls, reviews, and governance are in place and operating effectively across all HIP entities, plants, and functions.
Provide overall leadership, direction, and oversight for all HIP accounting support, in partnership with the Chief Accounting Officer and consistent with the enterprise accounting standards, policies, and functional direction the Chief Accounting Officer establishes.
Partner with the Chief Accounting Officer to ensure HIP SOX compliance and maintain robust internal control frameworks aligned with corporate policies and external regulatory requirements, and to keep controls effective through changes in process, systems, and organization.
Coordinate, with the Chief Accounting Officer, year-end financial audits and any interim reviews for the HIP segment to ensure timetables are met, issues are addressed promptly, and audit recommendations are implemented.
Support investor relations activities related to the HIP segment, including development of conference call scripts, Q&A, segment commentary, and other externally facing materials as needed, coordinating with the Chief Accounting Officer and Investor Relations to ensure consistency with reported results and disclosed measures.
Collaborate with Internal Audit and the Chief Accounting Officer on reviews related to the segment, including participation in planning and closing meetings, developing responses to audit comments, and ensuring management action plans are executed and monitored.
Drive consistent application of accounting policies, financial standards, and reporting practices established by the Chief Accounting Officer across all HIP businesses and locations.
Partner with the Chief Accounting Officer on the design and implementation of changes to the accounting operating model affecting the segment, ensuring control, reporting quality, and business support are maintained without interruption.
Retain accountability for the integrity of HIP financial results and escalate accounting, control, or reporting matters promptly to the Chief Accounting Officer and the Corporate CFO.
Fully support company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels, including reviewing areas of responsibility for improvement opportunities, initiating projects, and actively participating on project teams.
Lead efforts to standardize operating and performance metrics across all plants and businesses, partnering with the VP Finance and partner with the Chief Accounting Officer to standardize accounting processes, controls, and account structures, for efficiency of operations, consistency in measurement, and comparability of plants and operations.
Identify, prioritize, and execute opportunities for efficiency and value creation, including leveraging technology, automation, advanced analytics, and digital tools in finance and operations.
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing HIP finance and accounting team: recruit, develop, motivate, and retain top talent; establish a strong business partnering culture; and ensure clear succession and development plans, aligning team structure and capability with the evolving finance and accounting operating model.
Foster a collaborative, transparent working relationship between the HIP segment and Corporate Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Tax, and other functional groups, with particular emphasis on a seamless working partnership with the Chief Accounting Officer and the corporate accounting organization.
Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description and exercise sound judgment in complex, ambiguous situations.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Accounting degree with a CPA strongly preferred.
Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) preferred.
Fifteen to twenty years of progressive finance and accounting experience with broad exposure to all areas of accounting and financial management; experience in the Chemical, Petrochemical, or related industries is highly desired.
Minimum ten years of supervisory/management experience leading finance and/or accounting teams in a large manufacturing company, including experience as a segment/division controller, head of FP&A, or equivalent senior finance role.
Public accounting experience is preferred.
Demonstrated track record as a strategic business partner to senior operations and commercial leaders, with experience influencing decisions and driving performance in a complex, multi-site environment, including comfort operating through influence rather than direct authority across functional reporting lines.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, SOX requirements, and financial reporting in a public company environment.
Proven ability to lead through change, drive standardization and process improvements, and implement technology solutions in finance, including transitions in finance operating model, roles, and reporting relationships.
Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insight for non-financial stakeholders.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. 10% travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.

About the company

Westlake manufactures and supplies petrochemicals, polymers, and building products used in everything from food packaging to residential roofing. The company operates through a vertically integrated model, controlling the entire production process from raw materials to finished goods to ensure quality and supply chain reliability. This integration distinguishes Westlake from competitors by providing greater cost control and the ability to serve both industrial chemical markets and the construction industry simultaneously. Westlake's goal is to provide a stable global supply of essential materials and infrastructure products for the automotive, consumer goods, and housing sectors.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

1986

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What believers are saying

BlueLinx expanded Westlake Royal PVC trim distribution on September 24, 2026.
Wilhelmshaven added 838 million pounds of PVC capacity on June 15, 2026.
Q2 2026 EBITDA hit $679 million, and debt fell $500 million.

What critics are saying

Westlake closes Cologne in Q1 2027 after $205 million charges and 120 layoffs.
Q1 2026 included a $67 million PVC-pipe settlement, exposing further litigation over legacy products.
European energy costs, Asian imports, and weak housing demand pressure 2026 margins.

What makes Westlake unique

Westlake's vertical integration spans PVC, VCM, caustic soda, and finished building products.
Wilhelmshaven's deep-water dock lowers European feedstock logistics versus inland PVC plants.
Westlake Royal sells branded siding, trim, roofing, windows, and pipe nationwide.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Work Hours
Quarterly performance-based bonuses

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Seeking Alpha

Sep 29th, 2026

Westlake warns of weaker Q3, closes German PVC plant.

Westlake warns of weaker Q3, closes German PVC plant. Westlake Corp. (WLK) said Tuesday it will close a PVC plant in Cologne, Germany, as weak chemical demand, high energy costs and competition from Asian imports pressure its European operations. The company also warned that third-quarter financial performance will decline from the previous quarter. The Cologne facility can produce about 165,000 metric tons of PVC annually and is expected to cease operations in the first quarter of 2027. Westlake (WLK) said the plant operates at higher costs than its other European facilities because of its smaller scale and greater logistics expenses. Customers will be supplied from other German plants, including the recently acquired Wilhelmshaven facility. For investors, the closure highlights both the severity of the downturn facing chemical producers and Westlake's effort to remove higher-cost capacity. The move carries a sizable near-term expense, while weaker PVC and polyethylene pricing and slowing housing activity are likely to weigh on third-quarter results. Longer term, shifting production to lower-cost facilities could improve margins in Westlake's European chlorovinyl business. Westlake (WLK) expects about $205 million in pretax charges related to the closure, including roughly $100 million in cash costs and $105 million in non-cash charges. About $110 million of the total is expected to be recorded in 2026, with the remainder in 2027. Pressure extends beyond Europe. Westlake (WLK) said average North American PVC and polyethylene prices during the third quarter were below second-quarter levels as price increases following the start of the Iran conflict faded. The company's Housing & Infrastructure Products business also faced higher freight expenses following a surge in diesel prices. Sales volumes in that segment have declined moderately as higher interest rates slow housing activity. Taken together, the pricing, cost and demand pressures are expected to result in sequentially weaker third-quarter financial performance, Westlake said. Smarter Income Starts Here Tap into new dividend opportunities and expert strategies that support your income growth.

MarketScreener

Sep 29th, 2026

Westlake to shut Germany PVC plant, cut 120 jobs.

Westlake to shut Germany PVC plant, cut 120 jobs. Published on 09/29/2026 at 06:53 am EDT or by email Westlake Corporation is a global manufacturer and marketer of both housing and infrastructure products and performance and essential materials that are designed to enhance the lives of people every day. The Company operates through two segments, which include Housing and Infrastructure Products (HIP) and Performance and Essential Materials (PEM). The HIP segment is primarily comprised of residential and non-residential building products, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe and fittings, and compound products made from PVC and other polymers. The PEM segment includes Westlake North American Chlorovinyls, Westlake European & Asian Chlorovinyls, Westlake Olefins and Polyethylene and Westlake Epoxy. The HIP business consists of product groups including exterior and interior building products, which include siding, trim and mouldings, stone, roofing, windows and outdoor living products; PVC pipe, specialty PVC pipe and fittings; and compounds primarily made from PVC. Mean consensus OUTPERFORM Number of Analysts Last Close Price Average target price Spread / Average Target

Associated Press

Sep 29th, 2026

Westlake to close Cologne PVC plant amid weak European demand and elevated energy costs

Westlake Corporation is closing its polyvinyl chloride plant in Cologne, Germany, due to challenging market conditions including weak demand, elevated energy costs, and increased import pressure from Asia. The company will continue serving customers from its remaining lower-cost PVC facilities in Germany, including its recently acquired Wilhelmshaven site. The Cologne facility has annual production capacity of approximately 165,000 metric tons of PVC. Westlake expects to record total pre-tax charges of approximately $205 million in connection with the closure, consisting of $100 million in cash charges and $105 million in non-cash charges. The site is expected to cease operations in the first quarter of 2027. The broader chemical market is experiencing pricing pressures, with PVC and polyethylene prices declining in North America during the third quarter of 2026.

GlobeNewswire

Sep 29th, 2026

Westlake to optimize European chlorovinyls footprint with closure of Cologne PVC plant.

Westlake to optimize European chlorovinyls footprint with closure of Cologne PVC plant. HOUSTON, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) ("Westlake" or the "Company") announced today that, in light of challenging market conditions, the Company is taking action to improve profitability by closing its polyvinyl chloride ("PVC") plant in Cologne, Germany. Chemical production in Europe continues to face difficult conditions, including weak demand, elevated energy costs and increased import pressure from Asia. Due to its smaller scale and higher logistical burden, the Cologne plant has higher costs than the Company's other European PVC sites. The Company will continue to serve its customers from its remaining, lower-cost PVC facilities in Germany, including its recently acquired Wilhelmshaven site. The broader global market is also experiencing pricing and cost pressures. In the third quarter of 2026, PVC and polyethylene average prices in North America are lower than the second quarter of 2026 as the price increases initially realized in the second quarter following the onset of the Iran conflict have moderated. Furthermore, in its Housing & Infrastructure Products segment, the Company has experienced higher freight costs caused by a surge in diesel prices and a moderate decline in sales volume caused by the slowdown in housing activity resulting from a rising interest rate environment. In line with these more challenging market conditions, Westlake expects sequentially lower financial performance in the third quarter of 2026 compared to the second quarter of 2026. "Given the persistent, challenging market conditions facing the global chemical industry, we have made the difficult decision to cease operations at our Cologne, Germany PVC site as part of our ongoing optimization of business operations," said Westlake President and Chief Executive Officer Jean-Marc Gilson. "We will continue to supply our valued customers with PVC produced at our other German facilities. I want to recognize the dedication and contributions of all our employees, including those who will be leaving us. We appreciate their efforts over the years, and we are committed to treating everyone impacted with respect and to supporting them through this transition." The Cologne facility has annual production capacity of approximately 165,000 metric tons of PVC per year. In connection with the Cologne closure, Westlake expects to record total pre-tax charges of approximately $205 million, consisting of cash charges of approximately $100 million and non-cash charges of approximately $105 million. Approximately $110 million of these cash and non-cash charges are expected to be recorded in 2026, with the remaining portion to be recorded in 2027. The site is expected to cease operations in the first quarter of 2027. These actions are expected to improve the ongoing profitability of Westlake's European chlorovinyl operations. About Westlake Celebrating 40 years of operations in 2026, Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions - from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer goods. Media Inquiries: Chip Swearngan, 713-960-9111 Investor Inquiries: Jeff Holy, 713-960-9111 Forward-Looking Statements The statements in this press release that are not historical facts, including statements regarding the timing of the anticipated cessation of certain operations at the Cologne PVC plant, the anticipated effects of the closure on production capacity, the estimated pre-tax costs and expected cash outflows associated with the closure, anticipated financial performance of the Company in the third quarter of 2026, and the expected impact of the closure on the profitability of the Company's European chlorovinyl operations are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. securities laws. These forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's control. Actual results could differ materially, based on factors including, but not limited to, the ultimate cost of closure of such facilities, the outcome of consultations with works councils, unions and governmental authorities, and other risks and uncertainties. For more detailed information about the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, please refer to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on February 26, 2026, and the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, which was filed with the SEC on August 5, 2026.

Stockhouse

Sep 24th, 2026

BlueLinx expands relationship with Westlake Royal Building Products(TM) through exclusive Kleer(R) PVC Trim distribution agreement and market expansion of TruExterior(R) Siding and Trim products.

BlueLinx expands relationship with Westlake Royal Building Products(TM) through exclusive Kleer(R) PVC Trim distribution agreement and market expansion of TruExterior(R) Siding and Trim products. BXC, WLK | 16 hours ago * BlueLinx continues to leverage its scale and profitable sales growth strategy to enhance its specialty product mix with key suppliers * Westlake Royal Building Products(TM) will serve as BlueLinx's sole and exclusive PVC trim supplier in key markets under the expanded distribution agreement * BlueLinx is launching Kleer(R) PVC Trim products in 27 BlueLinx distribution locations serving key U.S. markets for these products, with opportunities to further expand the distribution footprint * BlueLinx also expands availability of TruExterior(R) Siding and Trim, increasing its geographic footprint from 12 to 17 distribution locations. BlueLinx Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BXC), a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building products, today announced the expansion of its relationship with Westlake Royal Building Products(TM). BlueLinx will now distribute Westlake Royal's Kleer(R) PVC Trim products in 27 distribution locations throughout New England, the North and Mid-Atlantic, the South, the Ohio Valley and select Central U.S. markets. Stocking locations include Bellingham, Massachusetts; Burlington, Vermont; Portland, Maine; Buffalo and Long Island, New York; Denville, New Jersey; Frederick, Maryland; Richmond, Virginia; Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina; Charleston, South Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia; Tampa, Lakeland and Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville and Erwin, Tennessee; Cincinnati and Akron, Ohio; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Chicago, Illinois; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Davenport and Des Moines, Iowa; and St. Louis, Missouri. The agreement represents another important step in BlueLinx's strategy to expand its specialty products portfolio with category-leading brands and to increase its participation in attractive, high-growth building product categories across many markets across the United States, thereby leveraging BlueLinx's national distribution footprint at scale to amplify its value proposition for key customers and strategic suppliers. In addition to Kleer PVC Trim, BlueLinx is expanding its Westlake Royal TruExterior(R) distribution footprint by adding TruExterior(R) Siding and Trim at its Bellingham, Massachusetts; Burlington, Vermont; Portland, Maine; Long Island, New York; and Buffalo, New York distribution locations. This market expansion increases BlueLinx's TruExterior(R) footprint from 12 to 17 distribution locations and further enhances the company's specialty siding and trim offering in these new markets with an innovative poly-ash product known for its durability, workability and resistance to moisture and insects. "We are excited to expand our relationship with Westlake Royal to accelerate our specialty products growth strategy," said Shyam Reddy, President and Chief Executive Officer of BlueLinx. "The launch of Kleer PVC Trim and expansion of TruExterior(R) product lines in markets across the United States enhances our siding and trim offering for customers at scale with high-quality, durable, low-maintenance branded products from a trusted industry leader. We appreciate the confidence that Westlake Royal has placed in us and look forward to building on this partnership to drive greater profitable sales growth in the coming years." "BlueLinx has been a valued distribution partner for Westlake Royal Building Products, and this expanded agreement reflects our shared commitment to delivering premium siding, trim and exterior building solutions to customers across the country," said Bill Conlon, vice president of sales, siding and trim, Westlake Royal Building Products. "By adding Kleer(R) PVC Trim to more BlueLinx locations and expanding the availability of TruExterior(R) Siding and Trim, we are making it easier for dealers, builders and contractors to access trusted, high-performance products backed by exceptional service and support. We look forward to continuing our successful partnership and driving growth together in key markets throughout the United States." The expanded relationship creates opportunities to increase share of customer wallet through complementary product sales, to support mix shift strategies toward higher-value specialty categories and to deliver greater value for customers seeking a trusted distribution partner with a comprehensive siding and trim portfolio. ABOUT BLUELINX BlueLinx Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BXC) is a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of residential and commercial building products with both branded and private-label SKUs across product categories such as lumber, panels, engineered wood, siding, millwork, and industrial products. With a strong market position, broad geographic coverage footprint servicing fifty states, and the strength of a locally focused sales force, Stockhouse Publishing Ltd. distribute a comprehensive range of products to its customers which include national home centers, pro dealers, cooperatives, specialty distributors, regional and local dealers, and industrial manufacturers. BlueLinx provides a wide range of value-added services and solutions to its customers and suppliers, and Stockhouse Publishing Ltd. operate its business through a broad network of distribution centers. To learn more about BlueLinx, please visit www.bluelinxco.com. ABOUT WESTLAKE ROYAL BUILDING PRODUCTS Westlake Royal Building Products USA Inc., a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), is a leader throughout North America in the innovation, design, and production of a broad and diverse range of exterior and interior building products, including Siding and Accessories, Trim and Mouldings, Roofing, Stone, Windows and Outdoor Living. Westlake Royal Building Products manufactures high-quality, low-maintenance products to meet the specifications and needs of building professionals, homeowners, architects, engineers and distributors, while providing stunning curb appeal with an unmatched array of colors, styles and accessories. For more information, please visit WestlakeRoyalBuildingProducts.com. 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