Finance Specialist

Requisition ID:  60619
Location(s): 

Houston, Texas, TX, US Portland, OR, US

Work experience:  Specialist
Type of position:  Full-Time
Job Family:  Finance

Vestas Factory

At Vestas we are powered by the dream of changing the world. And to create a sustainable future, we are building a team of passioned visionaries. Would you like to join us?

 

Vestas is the world's largest wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States.

 

Senior Controller

 

Responsible for general financial validation, analysis and reporting of Construction activities. This position will direct the Finance Controller team to provide overall portfolio reporting, assist with month-end tasks and assume financial reporting ownership of individual Construction contracts as needed.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and validate project revenue and cost updates from multiple departmental sources
  • Review new project contracts as assigned to confirm accounting guidelines are upheld and sales assumptions understood
  • Support month end close activities related to construction financial reporting
  • Support audit and budget efforts
  • Coordinate with management to share responsibility for departmental demands and create innovative ideas to improve accuracy and effectiveness
  • Assist the Construction Finance teams with ad-hoc projects and assist in preparing management reports
  • Provide excellent customer service within the organization to promote accurate reporting and good decision-making support
  • Perform other ad hoc financial analysis & reporting

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree with a major in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or a related subject. Masters, CPA or MBA preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of financial experience required
  • Current systems skills including MS Office Suite, SAP and BI.
  • Advanced written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Flexibility and adaptability, some OT may be required
  • Ability to work alone and with minimal supervision
  • Attention to details and build smart well-organized spreadsheets

 

Competencies:

  • Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with others
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite computer skills (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Establish proficiency or develop a full understanding of SAP/BI/Analysis tools
  • Demonstrate ability to comprehend complex issues, exercise critical thinking, and ask complex questions in respectful interactions with fellow employees
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
  • Ability to communicate in English
  • Regular and reliable attendance.

 

What We Offer:

We offer an exciting position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's number one wind turbine producer. We value initiative, collaboration, responsibility, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a commitment to sustainability and safety and you will work among colleagues that take care of each other.

  • Attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry
  • Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision
  • Generous Paid Time Off policies 
  • Great 401(k) plan (with employer match)
  • Tuition assistance

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity. 
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings. 


Nearest Major Market: Houston