What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Manager position at Shelbyville Battery Manufacturing LLC?
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.
Canadian Solar Inc. is a vertically-integrated manufacturer of ingots, wafers, cells, solar modules (panels) and custom-designed solar power applications. Canadian Solar Inc. delivers solar power products of uncompromising quality to customers worldwide. Canadian Solar’s world class team of professionals
works closely with our customers to provide them with solutions for all their solar needs.
For more information on the company, please visit www.canadian-solar.com.
The Finance Manager is responsible for establishing and developing an Accounting and Finance function for our new US factory located in the state of Kentucky. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring consistent corporate financial strategy through a range of avenues such as managing and
allocating accounts, financial statements and manufacturing cost reporting and analysis.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage all accounting operations including AR, AP, GL, Inventory and Costing.
- Establish and maintain the company’s account management procedures in accordance with
- generally accepted accounting principles.
- Maintain accounting/internal controls to sustain financial security; assists in further defining
- department and company-wide accounting policies and procedures.
- Ensure financial integrity and compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies and regulations.
- Estimate costs of operating plans and then develop budget and forecasts during the annual budget development cycle.
- Provide coaching and career development for the team.
- Participate in other strategic finance, account, and business projects if needed.
Qualifications and Experience:
- College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required. Progress toward Certified Public Accountant or similar certification preferred.
- 8 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP as well as risks and controls.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office with demonstrated expertise in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with SAP system is an asset.
- Be able to demonstrate good attention to detail, good judgment showing logical decision making, and a hands-on approach.
Compensation and Benefits:
Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO and sick days. Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for
employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
