Overview
This role serves as a key partner to the local Operations P&L Manager within the Electrification Services division's finance team in the United States. The position involves setting business strategy aligned with broader division and product group strategies, providing critical support to the business through accurate transaction tracking and processing, translating strategy into actionable plans with measurable targets, evaluating financial implications of strategic decisions, identifying risks, and recommending appropriate actions.
This position is open to remote candidates located in the Western United States.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to defining strategy for the South Field Service Region, partnering with business leaders to align and implement actions consistent with wider organizational strategy.
- Translate strategy into business plans and establish measurable targets.
- Oversee business planning and forecasting processes for the area of responsibility.
- Serve as the interface between the plant and Global Product Group Controller, Division Controller, Operational Manager, and other stakeholders.
- Monitor progress and provide insights and analysis to support operational decision-making.
- Identify issues and advise management on action plans and operational strategies.
- Identify and communicate commercial and financial risks and opportunities arising from business propositions.
- Manage work-in-process inventory, project job costing, billing and revenue recognition processes.
- Lead past due receivable collections and customer dispute resolution.
- Establish and oversee processes and tools to ensure transparent and reliable financial data and business information.
- Ensure high quality of financial data and business information in line with defined standards and financial closing schedules.
- Ensure transparency in financial reporting and disclosures.
- Define and implement internal controls related to financial and non-financial operations.
- Lead the monthly closing process including journal entries, account reconciliations, and intercompany billing.
- Ensure controllership and consistency of accounting processes across the business.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related fields. Consideration may be given to candidates with an Associate's Degree in Finance/Accounting combined with significant relevant experience.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in a financial role, ideally involving partnership with business leaders and a mix of financial analysis and accounting responsibilities.
- Experience with ERP systems is required; SAP experience is strongly preferred.
- Outstanding attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to multitask.
- Strong leadership skills, self-sufficiency, and excellent customer service attitude.
- Must possess work authorization to work in the United States.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $100,500 to $160,800 annually, dependent on qualifications and experience.
- Eligibility for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.
Health, Life & Disability Benefits
- Choice between two medical plans: a PPO Copay Plan or a High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account.
- Two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus.
- Vision benefits.
- Company-paid life insurance (2x base pay) and accidental death & dismemberment insurance (1x base pay).
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance (employee-paid).
- Company-paid short-term disability (up to 26 weeks) and long-term disability (60% of pay) with option to buy up to 66 2/3%.
- Supplemental benefits available (accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance).
- Paid parental leave.
- Employee assistance program.
- Health advocate support for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation, virtual health, and infertility/adoption.
- Employee discount program.
Retirement Benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with company contributions.
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
Time Off
- 11 paid holidays.
- Vacation provided under a permissive time away policy for salaried exempt positions.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The employer is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, age, race, ethnicity, hair texture or protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities who are unable or limited in their ability to use or access the career site.
Location
Remote position available for candidates located in the Western United States.