Services Accounting Operations

GE Vernova • Schenectady, NY

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About The Position

This senior level position is part of the GE Vernova Wind Controllership team reporting directly to the Wind Global Projects & Commercial Controller responsible for overseeing accounting and financial operations related to wind services activities, including operations & maintenance (O&M), service agreements, field services, and project-based work. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and efficient accounting processes that support the delivery and profitability of wind energy services. This individual will have an in-depth understanding of the business or function and how their role integrates with others within their discipline as a people leader.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from nationally accredited university or college
• 10+ years of accounting experience, with a strong focus on services, operations, or project accounting.
• Experience in the renewable energy / wind business
• Strong knowledge of revenue recognition, cost accounting, and financial close processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

Nice To Haves

• CPA or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience with long-term service agreements or O&M contracts.
• Prior leadership or team management experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment
• Continuous improvement mindset

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting activities for wind services operations, including revenue recognition, cost accounting, billing, and accruals.
• Ensure accurate accounting for service contracts, long-term maintenance agreements, and project-based services in compliance with GAAP
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes related to services operations.
• Review and approve journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial analyses.
• Partner with services operations teams to ensure proper tracking of labor, materials, subcontractors, and other service-related costs.
• Collaborate with AR teams to resolve billing disputes and support collections efforts.
• Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes, systems, and internal controls for services operations.
• Identify opportunities to standardize processes across the globe where they may be different in each region today.
• Support audits (internal and external) by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations.

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.

What This Job Offers

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