Lead Finance Specialist

Key Responsibilities - Support the monthly and quarterly close, ensuring timely and accuracy, including FRP preparation. - Identification and booking of adjusting entries identified during and post-close. - Support the account reconciliation process implementation and drive preparation, review and open-item resolution. - Develop and execute any necessary remediation plans for unreconciled account reconciliations and monitor and collaborate with other functions to assure completeness. - Drive quality account reconciliation reviews to ensure application of accounting standards across all legal entities in scope, consistency and accuracy. - Ensure ongoing compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and internal accounting policies & ensure consistent application of accounting standards across all legal entities. - Review transactional tax calculations and filings, including management of external service providers. - Monitor USGAAP and statutory KPIs to assure the execution and completion of the plan. - Prepare timely and accurate statutory-to-GAAP reconciliations & drive implementation of a standard process across legal entities under scope. - Assure maintenance of statutory ledgers. - Prepare all statutory financial statements, filings, and disclosures in compliance with local regulations. - Support the resolution of statutory accounting matters, including identification, analysis, documentation, and conclusion of technical accounting issues. - Responsible for the submission of financial statements and their quality in compliance with internal and governmental regulations. - Execute geography-specific reporting requirements (i.e., US escheatment, statistical reporting). - Support on SOX readiness and implementation through process documentation and the design, testing, and implementation of internal controls. - Drive and lead simplification processes understanding wing to wing process, identifying opportunities for process improvement and standardization, partnering with Global Process Leaders. - Support transformation, simplification, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and scalability. Required Qualifications - Minimum 5 years' experience in Grid Solutions business. - Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field. - Minimum 6 years of experience in Controllership / Accounting. - Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and Group Accounting policies. Desired Characteristics - Strong oral and written communication skills for driving discussions with internal and external stakeholders. - Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. - Analytical mindset and a proactive attitude towards problem-solving. - Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple priorities. - Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. - Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. - Fluent in English.