Director, FP&A - Durham, United States - Strata Solar

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    About Us

    Strata Clean Energy is a leading developer, EPC, and service provider for utility-scale solar and storage systems in the United States. We control and self-perform all processes from our nationwide solar and storage developments, to construction, O&M, and Asset Management.

    Our employees are empowered to drive our business in a collaborative, creative, and passion-driven environment that fosters long-term professional growth. There is a lot to learn at Strata, but were here to help you give your best and have a good time doing it.

    At Strata, youre part of something big. Were leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We are driving innovation to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Join us in powering the future.

    Overview

    Summary:

    The financial analyst 3 role is responsible for various accounting and financial functions such as Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), monthly, quarterly & annual reporting, annual budgeting and accounting system administration for Stratas main operating companies and related overhead (Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Development, Operations & Maintenance (Services)).

    Responsibilities

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    Provide monthly, quarterly & annually management reporting on the status of the business

    Analyze project performance by generating actionable KPI reporting and analyses

    Work closely with operations partners to help understand, predict & contain costs to help make the right investments; also, work with operational partners to understand & predict GAAP revenue recognition

    Provide Balance Sheet reporting as required for operating businesses (work closing with accounting functions)

    Responding to ad hoc requests that may involve turning ambiguous data into actionable decisions

    Know how to get things done in an independent and a collaborative manner

    Can take direction and, if needed, take the lead, depending upon the situation

    Look to identify and eliminate process gaps

    Look to identify financial control gaps, which might increase Strata risk profile

    Provide support during the fall (September to November) on annual Budget cycle

    Qualifications

    Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

    Bachelors degree in business, finance or accounting

    Minimum of 7-10 years of accounting/finance experience

    Advanced analytical and Microsoft Excel experience REQUIRED

    Microsoft Power BI Pro experience, is a plus

    Data mining and advanced data management & reporting skills required (Pivot, VLOOKUP, Data tables)

    Ethical conduct and professionalism; natural curiosity and interest in process improvement

    Experience with ERP software (ex, SAP, Oracle, Viewpoint, Prophix, etc.)

    Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    Ability to work well with people at all levels of the organization

    Skilled at defining problems, collecting data, establishing the facts, and drawing valid conclusions

    Experience with inventory accounting and job-costing accounting, is a plus

    No third party solicitations or resumes will be accepted for this or any other Strata Solar position.

    Strata Solar is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Strata Solar is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

    Job LocationsUS-NC-Durham

    Job ID

    of Openings 1

    Category Accounting/Finance

    Type Regular Full-Time