Hydro Operations Finance Leader

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide strategic finance leadership for establishing and managing a Project Accounting organization within the Hydro Business.

• Develop a proposal for a future Project Accounting structure and assess options for the Hydro business line.

• Define roles, responsibilities, and operational mechanisms across Region Operations, BU Finance, and FP&A teams.

• Lead and nurture a Controllership and accounting team.

• Streamline and standardize processes and policies.

• Translate concepts into actionable strategies, implement changes, and create responsive programs.

• Supervise project accounting activities, including project setup, actuals booking, revenue recognition, manual journal entries, and reconciliations.

• Enhance connectivity between pacing, GAAP, and statutory and tax financials.

• Establish financial quality processes for legal entities and serve as the main contact for audit inquiries.

• Ensure compliance of project financials with GAAP, statutory regulations, and global accounting policies.

• Communicate the balance sheet position to senior management on a quarterly basis.

• Collaborate with Risk Finance, Functions, Cost teams, Pole, BU Finance, and fulfillment leaders regarding margin reviews and pacing processes.

• Provide support for internal and external audits related to project accounting, balance sheet, and P&L.

• Promote Controllership excellence, internal controls, and the adoption of best practices.

• Advocate for a LEAN culture, lead transformation initiatives, enhance processes, and emphasize automation.

• Identify, recruit, develop, and retain top talent.

• Maintain accountability for the execution of third-party vendors.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in project accounting roles such as Controller, Risk Finance Leader, or OTR Finance Manager.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college.

• At least 8 years of experience in finance or operations functions in progressively larger roles of responsibility.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance leadership.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant/Chartered Accountant is preferred.

• Experience leading global teams, directly or indirectly, is preferred.

• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage priorities effectively.

• Strategic thinker with the capability to formulate and implement concrete action plans.

• Adaptability and flexibility in ambiguous scenarios.

• Capability to collaborate with Pole/ITR Finances, Fulfillment, and Operations.

• Strong analytical, project management, and organizational abilities.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership qualities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Access to health coaching services.

• Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• Participation in the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions.

• Company contributions to retirement plans.

• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition reimbursement assistance.

• Adoption assistance programs.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 12 paid holidays per year.

• Permissive time off policies.

• Relocation assistance available.