About this role
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 SEC Team is responsible for all financial filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
- In addition, the team manages complex accounting areas such as restructuring, environmental, variable compensation, pension and other post-employment benefits, derivatives and hedging, goodwill and intangibles, debt, leases, cash flow, joint ventures/investments, and acquisitions/divestitures.
- The team is comprised of highly visible roles that require significant judgment and communication skills.
- Work with Business Finance, Investor Relations, and responsible stewards to prepare financial statement and footnote disclosures, MD&A, narrative disclosures, and other requirements for 8-K, 10-Q, and 10-K filings
- Complete tie-out and validation procedures for 10-Q and 10-K requirements, earnings release materials, and supporting documentation for external disclosures
- Support timely EDGAR/XBRL filings in accordance with SEC requirements
- Manage assigned complex accounting processes, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, maintaining roll-forward schedules, and drafting technical accounting memos
- Support the external integrated audit and SOX compliance efforts by conducting walkthroughs, providing documentation, and providing explanations for assigned accounting areas of responsibility
- Coordinate with other functions such as Treasury, Human Resources, and Legal to ensure accurate and timely accounting for transactions relating to assigned accounting areas
- Serve as technical resources to internal stakeholders and auditors regarding assigned accounting areas of responsibility
- In conjunction with the Accounting Policies Manager, assist with accounting and SEC research to support disclosure requirements
- Drive continuous process and control improvements in SEC reporting and accounting processes, including implementing process automation where appropriate
- Assist with capital markets activity and other strategic initiatives, as needed
- Support complex transactions entered by the Company
- Provide guidance, consultation, and mentorship to team members in relation to assigned areas of responsibility
Qualifications Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- 3+ years’ experience in a corporate environment
- 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
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Strong written skills
- Strong problem solving
- High attention to detail
- Effectively communicates difficult concepts
- Works well under pressure with high degree of adaptability
- Manages multiple projects simultaneously
- Works independently with minimal guidance
- Analyzes viable solutions using experience and judgment
- Ability to develop trust-based relationships and present different points of view NOTE: Eastman will not accept applicants for this offered position who require visa sponsorship, including those whose status is F-1 visa OPT who subsequently would require ongoing visa sponsorship.
Eastman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.