Financial Control Manager

POSITION DESCRIPTION: 

The Financial Control Manager will provide accounting support to the M&S Finance team. This position reports to the team leader of M&S Finance or another senior management personnel that the HEAD of M&S Finance may designate. This position is onsite in Irvine, California. This position is expected to travel up to 5%.  

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Review complex project contracts to identify performance obligations and determine the appropriate revenue recognition timing under ASC 606 

• Support audit discussions with external auditors regarding major revenue recognition judgments, contract margin adjustments, and POC schedules 

• Review Membership Interest Purchase Agreements (MIPA) to evaluate accounting implications and ensure accurate financial reporting 

• Support discussions with external auditors regarding complex MIPA transactions, ensuring compliance with ASC 805 (Business Combinations) and ASC 810 (Consolidation) 

• Manage reports for WIP, AP/AR Aging, inter-company transactions, and Trial Balance 

• Complete monthly closing tasks assigned by the Team leader, including clarifying and allocating Work in Process or SG&A 

• Perform daily accounting operations, including journal entries, payroll entries, and account reconciliations.  

• Provide backup support to other finance control team members. 

• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management or the Team leader 

• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Associates degree with 7+ years professional work experience or a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or other business-related field with +5 years of professional work experience with a minimum of +3 years of progressive experience in accounting and/or finance 

• Strong understanding of month-end and year-end processes required 

• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and technical accounting standards.  

• Strong experience with SAP systems  

• Advanced Excell skills for data analysis and reporting  

• Ability to perform effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.    

• Ability to work well in a team-oriented and fast-paced environment under strict deadlines    

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Solar Industry experience (Renewable) 

COMPENSATION: 

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the anticipated annual base salary for this position is: 

• Zone 1 (Bay Area, NYC): $132,400 – $156,500  

• Zone 2 (CA, NJ, NY): $121,300 – $143,400  

• Zone 3 (All others): $110,300 – $130,400 

The applicable salary range is based on the employee’s primary work location. Individual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and other business-related factors. 

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions.  Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services.  We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.