Rob Esser
About Rob Esser
Rob Esser is a Senior Cost Accountant at Stepan Company, where he has worked since 2008. He holds a degree from the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and has prior experience in internal audit and financial management.
Work at Stepan Company
Rob Esser has been employed at Stepan Company since 2008, serving as a Senior Cost Accountant. In this role, he is responsible for managing cost accounting functions, contributing to financial reporting, and supporting budgeting processes. His tenure at Stepan Company spans over 16 years, during which he has developed expertise in financial analysis and cost management.
Education and Expertise
Rob Esser studied at Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 1989 to 1993. He completed a four-year program that provided him with a solid foundation in business principles and financial management. This educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for his roles in accounting and finance.
Background
Before joining Stepan Company, Rob Esser held several positions in the finance sector. He worked as an Internal Audit Consultant at PwC for one year in 1998-1999, where he contributed to audit engagements. Following this, he served as a Financial Manager at Newark Element14 for one year in 1999-2000, and then as Manager and Analyst of Product Information at the same company from 2000 to 2007.
Professional Experience
Rob Esser has accumulated diverse professional experience in finance and accounting roles. His career includes significant positions at Newark Element14, where he spent a total of eight years in various capacities, including financial management and product information analysis. This experience has enhanced his understanding of financial operations and strategic planning.