Manager, Financial Reporting, Global

Socket.dev; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Solar is seeking a Manager, Financial Reporting, Global to lead monthly global group consolidation and financial reporting for North America and EMEA regions. You will partner with regional controllers to ensure accuracy and compliance with US GAAP while coordinating with external auditors.

The role requires 10+ years of accounting/finance experience, a CPA designation, and hands-on consolidation in a public company environment.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in accounting, finance, or related field with professional designation preferred.
• 10+ years progressive accounting/finance experience, with public company exposure.
• 3+ years in consolidation or financial reporting; Big Four background valued.
• Experience with SEC filings and US GAAP important.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly global group consolidation and analytical review process.
• Prepare and organize group financial statements, audit schedules, consolidation proofs, notes to the financial statements.
• Review data from subsidiaries with regional controllers ensuring US GAAP compliance.
• Maintain the Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) system and lead enhancements.
• Identify improvements to accounting policies and internal controls.
• Support SEC reporting requirements for the US-listed parent.
• Liaise with external auditors and advisors.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Strong communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

U.S. CPA

Canada CPA

ACCA membership

Tools

Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

Recurrent Energy is one of the world's largest and most geographically diversified utility-scale solar and energy storage project development, ownership, and O&M platforms. It is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. and partially owned by BlackRock. Recurrent Energy is focused on bringing low-cost clean energy and meaningful economic development to communities across the globe.

With a strong track record of originating, developing, financing, and building nearly 9 GWp of solar and 3 GWh of battery storage power plants across six continents, Recurrent Energy has established a leadership position in both solar and battery storage project development. With a total pipeline of 25 GWp in solar and 47 GWh in battery storage, of which 14 GW and 12 GWh respectively already have interconnections (as of January 31, 2023). In addition, Recurrent Energy’s services business has 6 GW of projects under operations and maintenance contracts, either operational or contracted projects.

• Functional Title: Manager, Financial Reporting, Global
• Employment Status: Permanent
• Level: Manager
• Location: Canada or USA
• Reporting To: Director, Interim Corporate Controller
• Join Recurrent Energy’s Finance team with a focus on global group accounting close, consolidation, and financial reporting
• Primarily support the North America and EMEA regions

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly global group consolidation and analytical review process
• Prepare and organize:
• Group financial statements
• Audit schedules
• Consolidation proofs
• Notes to the financial statements
• Review financial data from subsidiaries and partner with regional controllers to ensure accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Maintain the Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) reporting system and lead system enhancements
• Identify and implement improvements to:
• Accounting policies
• Financial reporting processes
• Internal control procedures
• Support compliance with SEC public company reporting requirements for the U.S.-listed parent company, including regulatory filings with the SEC
• Advise and support regional accounting teams on complex or unusual accounting transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC interpretations
• Liaise with external auditors and advisors
• Perform other related duties as required

Financial & Organizational Scope

• Responsible for key areas of global financial reporting and consolidation
• Role has a direct financial impact on the organization
• Collaborate closely with the:
• Global Consolidations team
• Regional Controllership teams
• Tax
• FP&A
• Project Finance
• Legal
• Interact with external stakeholders, including auditors and advisors

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and consolidation accounting
• Proficiency with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)
• SAP experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and project management skills

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Professional accounting designation required:
• U.S. CPA
• Canada CPA
• ACCA membership
• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
• At least 3+ years of experience in consolidation or financial reporting
• Big Four audit background and/or recent experience preparing public company consolidated financial statements

Key Competencies

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to perform effectively in a deadline-driven environment
• Mature, resourceful, responsible, detail-oriented, and highly organized
• Collaborative and team-oriented while capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to lead, train, and develop junior staff