Finance Controller

Summary: Direct, manage and perform all essential accounting, cash management and finance functions for the North American division (U.S. and Canada) of Wind Turbine Field Services.

Job Responsibilities

• Regularly monitor cash management, receipts and cash flow forecasting

• Work with operations to track unbilled revenue and to reduce unbillable technician time

• Interface with and manage relationships with third-party audit firm for tax filings and audits

• Conduct regular variance analysis

• Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports for CFO and CEO and management team

• Manage the monthly and annual closing of the financial books

• Prepare and provide monthly financial statement package, in collaboration with the CFO

• Support CEO and Business Development with customer bids

• Successfully manage, mentor and train accounting team members

• Manage quarterly and annual budgets and forecasts

• Ensure compliance with all laws and regulations regarding finances, tax filings and reporting

• Responsibility for the management and oversight of general ledger, revenue recognition, journal entries, depreciation schedules, revenue recognition, invoicing, accounts receivable and collections, bank reconciliations and credit card reconciliations, and accounts payable

• Provide support as needed on risk management, including P&C insurance and workers compensation coverage

Other responsibilities to support the growth of the company in meeting its financial goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience

• CPA or CMA a plus, but not required

• 8+ years of progressive experience in corporate accounting roles

• 2+ years of experience in a Management role

• Strong analytical and modeling capabilities

• Exceptional computer proficiency including Microsoft Excel, MS Office, accounting software, and cloud-based databases

• Prefer experience with Sage, SalesForce and Certinian

• Strong knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Ability to work with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; English fluency

• Ability to work both independently and as a team

• Ability to develop and implement improvements, processes and policies

• Excellent attention to details

• Able to work equally well with subordinates and senior executives