Wind Assistant Controller

Job Description Summary

This position is part of the GE Vernova Wind Controllership leadership team reporting directly to the Executive Global Business Controller primarily focused on working through complex project accounting topics, solving technical accounting issues across the globe, and ensuring that they appropriately translate to the financial reporting processes for the segment. This individual will be responsible for driving technical accounting compliance, specifically all aspects of ASC 606 over-time and point-in-time accounting principles, financial and internal controls, and have a strong understanding of financial reporting and how the accounting processes get represented on the financial statements. This person must have experience interpreting accounting literature, documenting positions in the form of technical accounting memos, and clearly articulating these positions to management. They will ensure global compliance with local statutory regulations, U.S. GAAP, SOX controls and procedures. This senior individual will have an in depth understanding of the business or function and how their role integrates with others within their discipline leading a small team and working cross-functionally across the entire business.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead cross functionally in partnership with the Wind finance and senior leadership team to understand key risks and opportunities in the business to provide the necessary support and feedback on various items from a technical accounting position.
• 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.
• Organize and facilitate all quarterly review processes to ensure accuracy of the Wind balance sheet and cash flow statement, and how that feeds the external reporting.
• Support in quarterly FRPs and Balance sheet deep dives for the segment and Tier 2 businesses within the Wind segment.
• Document technical accounting memos and perform accounting analysis.
• Lead and document in various quarterly procedures, including but not limited to quarterly EHS reviews, legal reviews, equity method accounting reviews, goodwill impairment reviews, fixed asset impairment reviews, and loss contract assessments.
• Maintain the currency and relevance of policies and accounting standard operating procedures in alignment with the evolving business landscape and dynamics.
• Maintain a running list of all technical accounting matters that get clearly documented in a summarized way to share updates periodically with management and auditors.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a nationally accredited university or college
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in public accounting or advancing career movements, with a high controllership, process, and operational partnership-oriented mindset

Desired Characteristics

• Certified Public Accountant
• Located in, or ability to easily commute to Schenectady, NY
• Strong process management skills
• Strong communication skills
• Leadership skills and ability to work with teams across functions

The base pay range for this position is $147,400 - $245,600 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for variable incentive compensation of 15%. This posting is expected to close no earlier than February 7, 2025.
*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal 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: Yes