Assistant Commercial Controller
Schenectady, NY - USA
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
This position is part of the GE Vernova Wind Controllership team reporting directly to the Wind Global Commercial Controller primarily focused on Commercial Accounting across the globe. This individual will be responsible for driving technical accounting compliance financial and operational internal controls process simplification and operational excellence to deliver accurate financial reporting and analysis over commercial activities. They will ensure global compliance with local statutory regulations U.S. GAAP controls and procedures. This individual will have an in depth understanding of the business or function and how their role integrates with others within their discipline as an individual contributorJob Description
Essential Responsibilities
Lead cross functionally in partnership with the Onshore Equipment Senior finance team commercial finance organization commercial organization and delivery teams.
Support on the understanding the balance composition of the balance sheet relevant accounts assist the extended team internal and external auditors with the understanding and explanation of the balances and ensure the related and associated process have proper controls in place.
Lead and execute controls definition and quarterly quality reviews for the following accounts and underlying processes: Revenue recognition Liquidated damages Accounts Receivable and all subset accounts including Past dues and Bad debt reserve Progress collections and Deferred income.
Harmonize processes globally for the aforementioned accounts to drive efficiency.
Maintain the currency and relevance of policies and accounting standard operating procedures in alignment with the evolving business landscape and dynamics
Identify and drive automation and simplification to support monthly close and financial reporting on related dashboards to report in the most accurate and less manual way eliminating waste and non-value add work for finance teams.
Actively participate in post-mortems for monthly and quarter close lessons learned within business finance / operations team as well as with hub and Genpact providing feedback and following up on action plans. Identify areas for continuous improvement and engage lean team where applicable.
Assist in complex and technical issues advise and resolution engaging and communicating with multiple stakeholders as applicable and identify risks during pacing reviews that might represent exposures for the quarter.
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance from a nationally accredited university or college; coupled with CPA
Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial positions or 3 years in public accounting; including a high controllership process and operational partnership-oriented mindset
Desired Characteristics
Detail oriented with large quantities of data but able present and communicate concisely
Strong process management skills
Strong communication skills
Leadership skills and ability to work with teams across functions
Big 4 accounting experience
Additional Information
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:
Junior IC
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