Job Title:  Business Element Finance Lead

The Senior Accountant is a hands-on finance professional responsible for a range of operational and accounting duties requiring independent judgment. This role supports both the AMT US Accounting Manager and the Sunpower Business Manager. The ideal candidate is highly organized, communicates effectively, and has a solid understanding of manufacturing and government contract accounting.

FINANCIAL INTEGRITY & COMPLIANCE

• Prepare month-end journal entries and account reconciliations
• Complete ASC 606 checklists and book revenue and COGS
• Complete annual tax packages, labor surveys, and insurance requests
• Support SOX compliance: reconciliations, testing, narratives, and remediation
• Interface with internal and external auditors

OPERATIONAL ACCOUNTING & REPORTING

• Prepare variance analysis to budget, prior quarter, and year
• Forecast weekly sales & margin, working capital, unbilled, and deferred revenue
• Assist with annual budget and monthly rolling forecast
• Maintain inventory records; coordinate cycle counts and annual physical inventory
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis

BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP & COMMUNICATION

• Review engineering sales proposals, contracts, and cost templates
• Partner with site General Manager and operational leaders to support growth
• Collaborate with parent company on AR, AP, fixed assets, cost accounting, and order management
• Communicate financial insights across teams

GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTING & SYSTEMS EXECUTION - Willingness to learn and become the subject matter expert/SME

• Support government accounting and project modules
• Prepare milestone and cost-plus invoices for government contracts
• Forecast and prepare annual government indirect rates
• Support government audits
• Use ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, HFM) and Excel for financial processes

POSITION REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience in operational accounting, preferably in a manufacturing or government contract environment
• Familiarity with ASC 606, SOX compliance, and ERP systems
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)
• Knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition standards
• Exposure to SOX compliance and internal control frameworks
• Ability to perform financial forecasting, cost analysis, and variance reporting

WORKING ENVIORNMENT

• Office-based role with regular interaction across operations, engineering, and business management
• Occasional exposure to manufacturing areas and inventory processes
• Fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and cross-functional collaboration