Assistant Corporate Controller USA

Job Title

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic Job Functions

Supports maintaining the company's global books, records, and financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("U.S. GAAP") and other regional bases of accounting, as applicable. Also manages several aspects of the company's accounting function, including the general ledger, fixed assets, revenue / accounts receivable, accounts payable, consolidations, and intercompany accounting. Manages the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial information is provided to internal and external stakeholders. Oversees the company's ERP and financial reporting systems as part of these responsibilities and provides strategic governance related to financial systems and master data. Supports the management of the global accounting team, including international teams in various regions. Collaborates across departments, builds professional relationships, and provides insights to enhance financial operations.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, required.
• Master's degree in accounting or finance, preferred.
• Certified public accountant (or equivalent international designation), required.
• 10+ years combined experience working for large, multinational companies and / or public accounting firms.
• Experience working for (or with) publicly traded companies.
• Experience in the renewable energy, manufacturing, and / or technology industries, preferred.
• Experience working with international teams, Asia preferred.

Required Skills / Competencies

Essential Responsibilities

Reporting Relationships

Travel

Estimated Salary Range

US Physical Requirements

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. To best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement : First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.