Global Services controller

GE Vernova • Schenectady, NY

16h

About The Position

This position is part of the GE Vernova Wind Controllership team reporting directly to the Wind Global Projects & Commercial Controller. This is responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of all financial reporting for the global Services organization within the Wind business. This role owns end-to-end controllership for service revenues, costs, assets, and liabilities, including long-term service agreements (LTSA), field services, warranties, and spare parts. The position ensures compliance with applicable accounting standards (US GAAP), establishes robust internal controls, and drives consistent accounting policies and processes across regions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university or college
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and controllership experience in a global environment
• Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP particularly ASC 606
• Experience with service-based or long-term contract accounting
• Strong understanding of SOX, internal controls, and audit processes
• Experience with large ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Strong technical accounting judgment and documentation skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and control mindset
• Ability to interpret complex contracts and translate terms into accounting treatment
• Effective communicator with auditors and senior finance leadership
• Proven ability to lead global teams and enforce consistent standards

Nice To Haves

• CPA certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Own global accounting policies for Wind Services activities, including:
• Revenue recognition under ASC 606 for service contracts and LTSAs
• Accounting for contract assets, contract liabilities, and unbilled receivables
• Warranty provisions, service guarantees, and loss contracts
• Evaluate and document accounting positions for complex or non-standard service arrangements
• Prepare and maintain technical accounting memos and position papers
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of balance sheet accounts, including reserves and accruals
• Own the Services controllership framework, including SOX compliance and internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) including:
• Account reconciliations, journal entries, and substantiation in accordance with SOX/internal control requirements
• Serve as primary finance contact for internal and external audits related to Services
• Proactively identify control gaps and lead remediation plans
• Assist in complex and technical issues advise and resolution engaging and communicating with multiple stakeholders as applicable and identify risks during pacing reviews that might represent exposures for the quarter.
• Drive global standardization of accounting processes, policies, and documentation across regions
• Lead improvements in financial systems, ERP, and consolidation tools supporting Services accounting
• Enhance automation and controls around revenue, cost recognition, and balance sheet accounts

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
• GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level