Assistant Controller

Posted 10 Days Ago
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Albany, NY
84K-126K Annually
Senior level
Greentech • Energy
The Role
The Assistant Controller role supports financial operations by enhancing cost reporting, analyzing ERP configurations, and collaborating with operational teams to budget and forecast costs. Responsibilities include developing financial metrics, preparing reports, and building cross-functional relationships for effective decision-making in a manufacturing environment.
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Assistant Controller, Applications

Status: Exempt (Salaried)

Department: Finance/Accounting

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller role is an integral position in the financial operations team and Applications support function. This role is critical to help drive strategic decision making within the Applications space based upon the measurement of financial data. This position is tasked to assist the Finance Director build out and provide ongoing financial metrics and data points so that business strategies can be refined and improved. The Assistant Controller must also be available to help develop custom reporting and provide fact-based guidance upon request for various business purposes.


Core Duties and Responsibilities

  • Enhance cost reporting processes for the communication of monthly/quarterly actual results vs budget
  • Analyze sales order, purchase order, and work order ERP configurations to ensure accurate and timely reporting
  • Review and maintain accurate BOM structure costing for the Business Unit
  • Build relationships with Operational Partners and collaborate effectively
  • Budget and Forecast costs. Work with Operations teams to accurately forecast financial data. Ensure accurate standard costs
  • Work with Supply Chain and Engineering on cost-out activities to drive profitability
  • Maintain Labor and OH rates, work with operations to drive productivity
  • Leverage Business Intelligence tools to reduce manual work and automate financial reporting
  • Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis as defined by the R&D/operations leadership team for business needs
  • Develop and grow strong cross-functional relationships to ensure the achievement of department and business objectives through collaboration and communication
  • Provide relevant, accurate, and timely financial information to management for decision making
  • Represent Plug Power in a professional manner at all times and in all interactions
  • Perform all other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance
  • Five (5) or more years of related work experience including experience within manufacturing operations
  • Financial systems ERP experience
  • Cost Accounting experience
  • Demonstrated analytical abilities with strong attention to detail
  • Superior communication skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office software
  • Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task effectively
  • Ability to role model high standards of professionalism
  • Excellent follow-through 
  • Must be driven and self-motivated
  • Must possess the highest ethical standards and a commitment to work quality

Pay Rate:

$83,900.00 - $125,800.00

We offer a fantastic total rewards package at Plug, and a brief summary is below:
✓Base salary is determined on a number of factors including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. These factors are considered when making an offer of employment. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply.
✓The above pay range, may not take into account local geographic pay variations. If there is an applicable geographic differential, a member of the HR team can discuss that with you.
✓Health, Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire
✓401(k) with 5% company match
✓Bonus eligibility
✓Paid time off including vacation, personal and sick time
✓Paid Holidays
✓Wellness Reimbursement Program
✓Potential to apply for Tuition Reimbursement
✓Employee Referral program
✓Employee Assistance Program
Plug Power Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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Accounting
Finance
The Company
HQ: Latham, NY
0 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1997

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