Designing and directing the strategy and operating model for controllership activities in the Wind segment while ensuring a smooth transition of activities performing due diligence and gap analysis to solve for activities remaining in the business finance teams maintain a strong project management mindset and be able to report out updates and key performance indicators on a frequent basis and minimize risks generated because of the transition of activities into the Controllership organization. This individual will have broad experience across many of the Controllership processes in order to best understand how all of the accounting activities are performed and have the ability to navigate cross-functionally within the finance teams to understand how the different parts of the finance organization interact. Although this role will not lead a team of individuals initially it provides managerial direction over a critical function including oversight of external providers and matrixed and projectbased staff. This person must have experience leading a team as it is critical to the successful transition of activities they must have strong leadership and communication skills and work under time constraints. This senior individual will have an in depth understanding of the business or function and how the role of controllership integrates with others within their discipline
Roles and Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of the futurestate controllership operating model for the Wind Segment in partnership with the Wind finance leadership team. Must be able to navigate through different personalities and opinions to influence an outcome that can be supported across the extended finance team.
Organize and facilitate all due diligence as it relates to the Controllership transformation goals and develop KPIs governance routines and reporting mechanisms to monitor and report progress to senior leadership on a frequent basis.
Coordinate crossfunctional teams (including FP&A business finance and other finance subfunctions) in the process of reporting actuals as some of that responsibility transitions into the Controllership organization from the business finance teams.
Manage and oversee all 3rd party providers within the Controllership organization to drive process improvements enhanced quality and cost savings.
Work with the Corporate Controllership team to come to a common view on segment vs. enterprise led Controllership activities and develop transition plans for those activities that require a change from the current state.
Identify areas for continuous improvement and engage lean team where includes things such as account reconciliation automation consolidation of reports to support audits more efficiently and the use of AI to automate and improve reporting capabilities.
Assist in complex operational issues advise and resolve while engaging and communicating with multiple stakeholders as applicable.
Support and guide the broader controllership team on ad-hoc priorities and strategic initiatives.
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance from a nationally accredited university or college
Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial positions with a high controllership process and operational partnership-oriented mindset
Experience working in other areas of finance outside of the Controllership function to effectively integrate and align multiple finance disciplines
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Desired Characteristics
Located in Schenectady NY
Detail oriented with large quantities of data but able present and communicate concisely to senior stakeholders.
Strong process management skills with a track record of leading transformations
Strong communication skills including experience presenting to senior leadership.
Leadership skills and ability to work with teams across functions
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
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