Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel · 4 days ago
Finance Director - Mandarin speaking - renewables
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
10+ years expTaylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel is a global leading Solar manufacturing company seeking a Mandarin speaking Finance Director. This role involves strategic financial leadership, operational accounting, and cost management to drive profitability and support decision-making in the solar cell manufacturing plant.
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Responsibilities
Partner with the Plant General Manager and senior leadership to provide data-driven financial analysis and decision support for operational and strategic initiatives
Develop and manage the plant's annual operating budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range strategic financial plans
Lead the creation of complex financial models to evaluate capital investments, scenario planning, and business cases
Oversee all cost accounting functions, including establishing standard costs, analyzing production variances (material, labor, overhead), and identifying opportunities for cost reduction and margin improvement
Ensure a timely, accurate, and efficient month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process in strict compliance with US GAAP
Manage and forecast cash flow, working capital (inventory, AP/AR), and capital expenditure (CapEx) approvals
Develop, implement, and maintain a robust internal control environment; ensure readiness for internal and external audits (SOX experience preferred)
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence
Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, banks, and other financial institutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA or CMA certification is highly preferred
Minimum of 10 years of progressive finance experience, including years in a senior leadership role
Previous experience within a manufacturing environment
Expert-level knowledge of US GAAP, cost accounting principles (standard costing, variance analysis), and financial modeling
Proven hands-on experience with a major ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion)
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team, influence senior stakeholders, and communicate complex financial information clearly
Preferred
CPA or CMA certification is highly preferred
SOX experience preferred
Company
Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel
Taylor Hopkinson is a trusted recruitment partner to the world’s renewable energy leaders.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-12-08Acquired
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