Lead Finance Specialist – Accounting Operations

Role Overview

• Support the monthly and quarterly close, ensuring timely and accuracy, including FRP preparation
• Identification and booking of adjusting entries identified during and post-close
• Support the account reconciliation process implementation and drive preparation, review and open-item resolution
• Develop and execute any necessary remediation plans for unreconciled account reconciliations and monitor and collaborate with other functions to assure completeness
• Drive quality account reconciliation reviews to ensure application of accounting standards across all legal entities in scope, consistency and accuracy
• Ensure ongoing compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and internal accounting policies & ensure consistent application of accounting standards across all legal entities
• Review transactional tax calculations and filings, including management of external service providers
• Monitor USGAAP and statutory KPIs to assure the execution and completion of the plan
• Prepare timely and accurate statutory-to-GAAP reconciliations & drive implementation of a standard process across legal entities under scope
• Assure maintenance of statutory ledgers
• Prepare all statutory financial statements, filings, and disclosures in compliance with local regulations
• Support the resolution of statutory accounting matters, including identification, analysis, documentation, and conclusion of technical accounting issues
• Responsible for the submission of financial statements and their quality in compliance with internal and governmental regulations
• Execute geography-specific reporting requirements (i.e., US escheatment, statistical reporting)
• Support on SOX readiness and implementation through process documentation and the design, testing, and implementation of internal controls
• Drive and lead simplification processes understanding wing to wing process, identifying opportunities for process improvement and standardization, partnering with Global Process Leaders
• Support transformation, simplification, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and scalability

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Grid Solutions business
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Controllership / Accounting
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and Group Accounting policies
• Strong oral and written communication skills for driving discussions with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Analytical mindset and a proactive attitude towards problem-solving
• Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
• Fluent in English

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova
• 24/7 nurse-based resource
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions and retirement contributions
• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Permissive time off