Senior Manager of Controlling
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Controlling plays a critical role in managing accounting and financial operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and internal controls for Zelestra US. Reporting to the Head of Tax & Accounting, this position provides key support to senior leadership and other departments by delivering forward-looking analyses, building driver-based financial models, implementing processes, preparing, and presenting financial reports and presentations, and other ad hoc requests that assists in the development and execution of the Company's Projects, contributing to the increase in the value of Zelestra.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar field
- 7+ years progressive accounting experience
- Ability to take ownership of multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
- Highest level of personal and professional integrity
- Excellent written communication skills
- Experience with ERP systems; SAP preferred
- Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate complex financial data clearly
- Proven attention to detail, organizational discipline, and critical thinking
- Self-starter with strong time management and leadership presence
Nice To Haves
- CPA, or Actively Pursuing
- Prior renewable energy experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Oversee US accounting functions, including general ledger, financial reporting, consolidations, and technical accounting.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS requirements.
- Maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance standards.
- Coordinate internal and external audits, tax reporting, and financial reviews.
- Monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial performance, providing variance analysis.
- Oversee the procure-to-pay (P2P) process, ensuring accurate invoice processing, approvals, and timely payments.
- Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including reconciliations and reporting.
- Partner with the offshore GBS accounting team to improve efficiency, standardization, and automation of accounting processes.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Retirement savings benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
