Sr. Accounting Manager

Sr. Accounting Manager Q CELLS USA Corp.
• Irvine, CA, United States

The Sr. Accounting Manager is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting, including the development and maintenance of accounting practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities such as consolidated financial statement preparation, footnote disclosures, general ledger preparation, year‑end audit preparation, and foreign currency translation and elimination entries.

The role reports to the Sr. Director of Finance or other designated management personnel.

This position will be based out of our office in San Francisco, with a potential in‑office schedule set at the direct manager's discretion in accordance with company policies and procedures.

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial consolidation and closing, including foreign currency translation and elimination entries.
• Prepare and review financial statements and disclosures.
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close and support quarterly reviews and year‑end audits.
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of payment transactions and reporting of all financial information, including variance analysis and non‑routine reports.
• Analyze and interpret financial information for corporate executives to support sound business decisions.
• Review vendor invoices, employee expense reports, payroll‑related expenses, and post journal entries.
• Work with the non‑U.S.‑based parent company, subsidiaries, and other affiliated companies.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance departmental workflow.
• Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related business field with 8+ years of professional accounting experience, including 3+ years in accounting management.
• Strong knowledge of consolidated financial statements under US GAAP and IFRS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present and explain complex information clearly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent leadership, team development, people management, and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to execute in a dynamic, fast‑paced, demanding environment.
• Ability to influence across the company and interact at all levels.
• Experience with finance and revenue accounting.
• Audit experience.
• Experience with internal controls and process improvement.
• Excellent organizational, communication, problem‑solving, multi‑tasking, and prioritization skills.

• 3+ years of experience in the manufacturing or solar industry.
• 3+ years of experience in accounting system management.
• Accounting experience and big‑4 experience is preferred.
• Willingness to travel at least 20% of the time.
• CPA highly preferred.
• Bilingual (English and Korean).
• Experience with Net Suite.

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. ("HQCA") is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. HQCA is headquartered in Irvine, California, and has been rapidly expanding its North American business through product and solution expansion, distributed energy solutions, direct‑to‑homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services.

• Mobility:
  Standing 20% of time, Sitting 70% of time, Walking 10% of time.
• Strength:
  Pulling up to 10 pounds;
  Pushing up to 10 pounds;
  Carrying up to 10 pounds;
  Lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Dexterity:
  Typing - Frequently;
  Handling - Frequently;
  Reaching - Frequently.
• Agility:
  Turning - Frequently;
  Twisting - Frequently;
  Bending - Occasionally;
  Crouching - Occasionally;
  Balancing - Never;
  Climbing - Never;
  Crawling - Never;
  Kneeling - Never.

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.
* This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.