Staff Financial Accountant

How do you build a better tomorrow? A spirit of constant improvement has made Maxeon Solar Technologies the world-renowned leader in solar innovation, and we thrive together to lead the fight against climate change.
The energy market is roughly $4 trillion globally, and solar penetration is less than 1%. But just one hour of sunlight, if harnessed, could power the entire world for a year. We have the opportunity to completely change the way energy is produced, distributed and consumed on a global scale, and we’re looking for talented, committed people to help us drive our growth and achieve our goals.

Maxeon Solar Technologies is a global leader in solar innovation. Built from 35 years of boundary-pushing solar DNA, the company launched as an independent entity following its spin-off from US-based SunPower Corporation in August 2020.

Maxeon designs, manufactures, and sells industry leading SunPower branded solar products in more than 100 countries through a global network spanning more than 1,100 sales and installation partners. And Maxeon is powering positive change every day with a brilliant, passionate and driven team of more than 5,000 in Latin America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

We push the boundaries, taking solar technology higher, faster and farther than before. We hold ourselves to a higher standard, striving for the highest integrity, safety, and quality. And we thrive together as a global team, embracing our diverse backgrounds to make a positive impact on the world. Are you ready to power positive change?

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

 1) Responsibility for respective GL (Entities) & monthly close:

Raise and approve all ICO transactions for respective entities

Act as main contact for ICO transactions related to respective entities

Process all accounting entries in the General Ledger for USGAAP and Local GAAP accounting

Work closely with FP&A and Corporate to ensure accuracy of monthly SG&A activities

Prepare monthly reconciliations packs and Flux analysis for Financial Controller review



2) Support monthly reporting process for respective entities.

3) Cash Forecast: Prepare weekly cash forecast and analyze variance (actual Vs Forecast).


4) Financial reporting:

Control review and documentation of monthly financial close process, maintenance and control of GL procedure documents and close schedules

Responsible for rigorously planning and controlling GL tasks to achieve demanding internal US-lead reporting deadlines

Continuous improvement of the quality of financial reporting - both internal and external

Ongoing support and liaison with other GL’s to ensure consistency of best practices and knowledge sharing

5) Local statutory and tax audit:

To support local statutory reporting, external and internal audits to ensure timely filings of local financial statements and Tax returns for respective European entities
 
6) Payroll:

To support monthly payroll process, to ensure accuracy of information and compliance with local legislation

To work with HR and Controllers on improvements of payroll processes for respective entities



7) OPEX:

Ensure month end purchase cut-off (month end accruals, open Po follow up) in relation with AP.

Prepare Finance Opex budget follow-up for Financial Controller review

Insure GL entries are correctly coded from an analytical point of view and proposed needed reclassifications.

8) Financial Control

Responsibility for the proactive recognition and resolution of financial control issues

Procedural reviews – work with Financial Controller to continuously improve controls and processes, and comply with corporate requirements

9) Participate in Oracle process improvement for respective Legal entities

10) Support Financial controller in various projects

11) Act as a back-up for other finance functions as requested by Financial Controller.



RELATED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum requirements:

Degree in Accounting or professional qualification or equivalent

Accounting experience of at least 5 years

Knowledge of US GAAP and Italian GAAP welcome

ERP experience – specifically Oracle an advantage

Good command of excel

Proactive, flexible, attention to detail

Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with cross-functional and multi-national teams

Preferred requirements:

3 years Audit/Accounting firm experienced

5 to 10 years experienced

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