Distributed Energy Systems provides our global customers with superior energy solutions in a dynamic and changing landscape. From our history of success with NorthWind® wind power products to the development of advanced power electronics and innovative energy systems, Distributed Energy Systems is committed to extending today's resources and creating tomorrow's choices.
Department: Accounting
Reports To: CFO
Location: Barre, VT
SUMMARY:
The Site Controller is responsible for acting as the liaison between site operations and corporate accounting. In this capacity, the Site Controller will be accountable for a variety of financial analysis, budget and planning tasks in support of the business.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare and compile financial budgets and forecasts
- Review and analyzes budget to actual variances
- Review journal entries prepared by other finance staff and prepare nonstandard journal entries as required
- Support Sales and Operations in budget preparation and analysis
- Act as conduit between site operations and corporate accounting to ensure effective and efficient information flow
- Maintain the company’s system of internal controls, accounting procedures and records, including compliance with Sarbanes Oxley requirements
- Work closely with our management team to continually improve product profitability and business performance.
Focus on increasing margins and reducing costs by streamlining business systems and processes - Recommend and implement changes to improve the accounting systems
- Assist in month end close including account analysis and reconciliations
- Other financial statement analysis as required
- Support annual budget process and interim forecasts
- Apply GAAP accounting principles and practices
- Other finance department tasks as required
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - B.S. Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Supervisory experience desirable
- 10+ years experience, including supervisory responsibilities
- Strong analytical, communication (written and oral) and organizational skills.
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a cross-functional team
- Excellent PC skills (especially Excel), strong knowledge of other Microsoft applications.
- Strong knowledge and experience with integrated accounting software. Experience with Great Plains Dynamics desirable.
- ERP systems knowledge
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - ERP/MRP system implementation experience
- EPICOR/Vantage experience
We offer a competitive benefits package to full-time employees, including health, dental, and life insurance, a 401K match, stock options, discounts on the purchase of company stock and more. Located in beautiful central Vermont--just a few hours from Boston and Montreal--our employees enjoy the high quality of life for which the state is famous.
To learn more, please visit www.distributed-energy.com.
Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we are not able to respond personally to every application. However, we do review every resume and will contact you if we think there is a possible fit for you.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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