Financial Supervisor

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Walnut Creek, CA, USA
In-Office
105K-130K Annually
Senior level
Energy
The Role
Oversee daily accounting and finance operations, including AP, AR, general ledger, fixed assets, inventory, reconciliations, and financial close. Prepare financial reports, support tax filings and audits, maintain US GAAP and SOX compliance, and coordinate with auditors, advisors, shared services, and Group Finance. Partner with business teams on transactions, cash flow, controls, risk assessment, and process improvements. Monitor treasury activities and escalate significant financial, tax, legal, and compliance matters to headquarters.
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At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.
Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

Position Summary

The Finance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily accounting and finance operations of the USCS entity, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with corporate policies and local regulations, and providing financial support to business functions. This role serves as a key liaison between local business teams, shared service centers, external advisors, and Group Finance.

This is a supporting position advancing significant financial, accounting, tax, and commercial matters, with key decisions coordinated with and subject to approval by Headquarters in accordance with the Company’s governance and approval framework.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Closing

  • Manage and review daily accounting transactions, including AP, AR, general ledger, fixed assets, inventory, and expense accounting.
  • Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing.
  • Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
  • Monitor accounting treatments in compliance with US GAAP and Group accounting policies.
  • Ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial records and reporting packages.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

  • Prepare and review periodic financial reports for management and Group Finance.
  • Support statutory reporting, tax filings, audits, and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and service providers.
  • Ensure compliance with internal control requirements, SOX controls, and company policies.

Business Partnering

  • Act as the primary finance contact for local business operations, mainly including sales, supply chain, and operations.
  • Provide financial guidance and support for business transactions and operational activities.
  • Assist business teams in evaluating financial impacts, risks, and control requirements.
  • Support contract reviews and other commercial activities from a finance perspective.

Cash Flow & Treasury Support

  • Monitor cash flow, working capital, and banking activities.
  • Review payment requests and ensure compliance with approval policies.
  • Support treasury activities, including cash forecasting and funding requirements.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

  • Maintain effective internal controls and finance processes.
  • Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • Support implementation of finance initiatives, system enhancements, and digitalization projects.

Stakeholder Management

  • Coordinate closely with Group Finance and regional finance teams.
  • Build strong working relationships with local business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Facilitate communication between headquarters and local operations on financial and compliance matters.

Decision-Making Authority & Escalation

  • Manage routine finance and accounting operations within delegated authority and established company policies.
  • Identify significant accounting, financial, compliance, tax, legal, or business risks and escalate them to Group Finance leader in a timely manner.
  • Support local business operations by providing financial analysis and recommendations; however, major business decisions, unusual transactions, and matters with significant financial impact shall be reviewed and approved by Headquarters in accordance with the Company's Delegation of Authority (DOA).
  • Ensure that all transactions and activities comply with Group policies, approval requirements, and internal control procedures.

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • CPA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
  • 5-8+ years of accounting or finance experience.
  • Experience in multinational companies preferred.
  • Familiarity with US accounting, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
  • Experience in manufacturing or renewable energy is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
  • Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced international environment.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and Microsoft Excel.
  • Fluent in English; Chinese is a plus.
  • Accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • Strong business partnership and responsiveness.
  • Effective internal control execution.
  • Proactive issue identification and resolution.
  • Ability to collaborate across functions and regions.

Compensation & Benefits
Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement.
The pay range for this position is $105,000 - $130,000. This range represents annual base salary only, without regard to location, and does not include bonus or other incentives that pay quarterly. Additional benefits that may apply. The pay range for this role is subject to change.
Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
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Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • CPA or equivalent professional qualification
  • 5–8+ years of accounting or finance experience
  • Experience in a multinational company
  • Familiarity with US accounting, financial reporting, and compliance requirements
  • Experience in manufacturing or renewable energy
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced international environment
  • Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle and Microsoft Excel
  • Fluency in English
  • Chinese language skills
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The Company
HQ: Rupert, ID
1,665 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

Founded in 2001 in Ontario Canada, Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) is as a global energy provider with successful business subsidiaries in 20 countries & regions on 6 continents. Canadian Solar is both a leading manufacturer of solar PV modules and a provider of solar energy solutions, with over 14,000 employees globally. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, China, Brazil and South East Asian countries, Canadian Solar now has module manufacturing capacity and has delivered more than 55 GW of premium quality solar modules to customers in over 150 countries in the past 20 years. Canadian Solar has solar power projects globally and solar power plants that are in commercial operation, with a resale value of US$1.2 billion. In addition, Canadian Solar has a geographically diversified utility-scale solar power project pipeline around 10 GWp, with projects being developed in the U.S., Japan, Latin America,Australia, EMEA, South East Asia, India and China. Of the total project pipeline, 2.9 GWp of projects are at late-stage development and have secured energy offtake agreements. In 2018, Canadian Solar achieved a revenue of US$3.74 billion, Meanwhile, Canadian Solar was listed as the Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s Tier 1 Module Manufacturer in terms of bankability for Q4 2018, and was named as Top 3 Global Utility-scale Solar PV Project Developer for 2017 by GTM Research. Canadian Solar Founder and CEO Dr. Shawn Qu blogs as a LinkedIn Influencer at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnqu/. Canadian Solar is making the difference by delivering more clean, safe and affordable solar energy to the world.

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