Finance Manager, Global Services

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About Powin:
Powin Energy is a leading producer of utility scale modular battery energy storage system (complete with a patented, advanced, cloud-based monitoring/control system). That means we build power plants out of batteries that put coal and gas generators out of business and enable sustainable viability for renewable energy sources like solar and wind.
Powin is, and will continue to be, one of a handful of companies that will provide the equipment necessary to make this happen. Powin has distinct competitive advantages: cost-effectiveness; reliability; scalability; deploy-ability; and operational sophistication. Every day we work to ensure that we maintain these competitive advantages and our position as a global leader in providing turnkey, battery energy storage solutions for utility-scale, commercial and industrial, and microgrid applications.
Summary:
The Finance Manager will support our Global Services Organization by supporting the design and execution of efficient and effective financial processes for long term service agreements (LSTAs) and warranty claims for energy storage systems. The Finance Manager will oversee the financial health of these contracts, provide decision support to the business, and compile monthly and quarterly reports for upper management. This position will work with multiple departments to understand budgets, track costs, and communicate transparent financial data to the organization.
Job Duties

• Work closely with our accounting peers to ensure accurate and timely financial execution of LTSAs and warranty claims
• Responsible for cost analysis, forecasting, and reporting of financial status for each contract
• Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly financial reports including contract status, outstanding invoices, and a comparison of actual versus budgeted costs
• Provide training to project site personnel to ensure that costs are booked correctly in relation to invoices, purchase orders, credit cards, employee expense reports, timekeeping, etc
• Research, analyze and provide audit support for contract costs
• Identify potential problems and take proactive steps to implement solutions
• Work closely with internal departments while providing feedback and information regarding contract costs-both actual and estimated
• Work closely with the Global Services organization to monitor and track contract budgets and help with special requests on assigned projects
• Collaborate with the legal team to review and assess financial aspects of long-term service contracts
• Participate in contract negotiations to ensure financial terms are favorable and aligned with organizational goals
• Other tasks or duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Must have 5+ years relevant experience in project and/or long-term service finance including P&L management, forecasting, and reporting for customer contracts
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (specifically NetSuite) is a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Suites, Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Experience with research, analysis and audits related to contract costs
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making abilities, including strong attention to detail
• Capable of being a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a remote-work environment
• Detail-orientated with strong planning, organizational and time-management skills

Powin is not accepting resumes from unsolicited headhunters or agencies at this time.
EEO STATEMENT: The Company is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identification or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, protected veteran status, disability (mental or physical), or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law.
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