Hydro Operations Finance Leader

Job Description SummaryResponsible for driving technical accounting compliance, financial and operational internal controls, process simplification, and operational excellence to deliver accurate actual financial reporting and analysis. Interprets internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Utilizes understanding of industry trends to inform decision making process.

Job Description

Job Description:

 

Hydro Operations Finance Leader is responsible for providing overall finance leadership in leading the build and run of, a Project Accounting organization for the Hydro Business (~25 employees in a global team across Americas, EMEA and Asia). 

 

As the Hydro Operations Finance Leader, you will:

·         Help design proposal for a future Project Accounting organization and assess and evaluate options for Hydro business line

·         Define Roles and Responsibilities and create an Operating mechanism for collaborating between Region Operations, BU Finance and FP&A teams

·         Lead & develop a Controllership and accounting team to simplify and create world class standard processes & policies in line with those already defined in the Power Operations Finance model.

·         Translate concepts, develop strategy, implement change, create programs responsive to external environment, and participate in cross-functional business and cultural development.

·         Oversee all financial aspects of project accounting for including project setup, actuals booking, revenue recognition, manual journal entries, and reconciliations.

·         Leverage experience with pacing, GAAP, and Stat & Tax financials to streamline the connectivity between these areas.

·         Establish process to ensure legal entity financial quality (i.e., documentation for regulatory purposes, cash tax impact implications, etc.), and act as a point of contact (POC) for audit related inquiries.

·         Ensure financials of projects are in line with GAAP (e.g., revenue recognition, journal entries, etc.) and compliant with statutory regulations & global accounting policies.

·         Communicate balance sheet position to senior management on a quarterly basis.

·         Partner with the Risk Finance team on the Aero Services margin review process to enable Aero Services Finance to work with project managers to optimize performance of contracts.

·         Partner with Functions and Cost teams on the Aero New Units margin review process to enable Aero Services Finance to work with project managers to optimize performance of contracts.

·         Partner cross-functionally with Pole, BU Finance & fulfillment Leaders in the pacing process to deliver baseline financial case to BU Finance/FP&A teams.

·         Provide internal and external audit support relating to project accounting activity, balance sheet and P&L.

·         Drive a spirit & letter of excellence in Controllership (e.g., adherence to GE policies, transfer of best practices, internal controls, etc.).

·         Champion LEAN culture, lead transformation efforts in alignment with broader finance strategy, guide continuous improvement of processes, & prioritize automation opportunities.

·         Identify, recruit, grow, and retain talent with appropriate levels of expertise to deliver on the daily management and/or transformational priorities of the organization.

·         Foster strong partnership with and maintain accountability for execution performed by third party vendors on behalf of the Services Operations Finance organization.

 

Required Qualifications:

·         Projects accounting work experience either as a Controller, Risk Finance Leader or OTR Finance Manager

·         Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college

·         Minimum 8 years of of experience in finance or operations function in progressively larger positions of responsibility

·         Minimum 3 years of finance leadership experience

 

Desired Qualifications:

·         Certified Public Accountant/Chartered Accountant preferred

·         Direct or indirect leadership of global teams

·         Ability to work under tight deadlines and to prioritize under pressure

·         Strategic thinker with the ability to create and execute concrete action plans

·         Demonstrated adaptability/flexibility: open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and/or ability to operate in ambiguous situations

·         Ability to partner with horizontal teams like Pole/ITR Finances, Fulfillment, Operations

·         Strong analytical, project management, and organizational skills

·         Strong oral and written communication skills

·         Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline:

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $147,400.00 and $245,600.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: ineligible.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 25, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.