Finance Controller (m/f/d)

Fluence is the leading global energy storage technology and services company, created and backed by Siemens and AES, two industry powerhouses and pioneers in energy storage. Fluence unites the scale, experience, breadth, and financial backing of the two most experienced icons in energy storage.

Our mission is to create a more sustainable future by transforming the way we power our world. Energy storage is critical to this transformation, yet today the market is fragmented and customers face the challenge of finding a trusted technology partner amidst conflicting technical claims, inexperienced vendors and installers, and new market entrants with limited power sector knowledge.

Fluence brings the proven technology solutions and services that overcome the commercial and regulatory barriers that stand in the way of modernizing our energy networks. We are the partner that can deliver at a global scale with the most experienced and knowledgeable team in the world.

About Fluence: Fluence Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader in energy storage products and services, and optimization software for renewables and storage. With a presence in over 47 markets globally, Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition, including modular, scalable energy storage products, comprehensive service offerings, and the Fluence IQ Platform, which delivers AI-enabled SaaS products for managing and optimizing renewables and storage from any provider. Fluence is transforming the way we power our world by helping customers create more resilient and sustainable electric grids.

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We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.

Fluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform—and we are growing every day.

Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.

We achieve our goals and meet our customer’s needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.

We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. 

·  Lead the local financial statement close process (US GAAP and HGB) and be responsible for reporting monthly results and analysis

·  Develop long standing trusted relationships with various internal and external parties and collaborate seamlessly in a professional manner to ensure financial compliance in Netherlands

·  Develop, lead and implement process improvement initiatives

·  Lead statutory and group audit procedures and perform efficient audit management

·  Develop efficient and effective internal control structure

·  Lead SOX compliance and reporting

·  Consider and balance technical accounting requirements and operational business needs

 

·  Master’s degree in accounting or business administration

·  At least 8 years of progressive accounting experience

· In-depth knowledge of US GAAP / relevant statutory GAAP regulations

· Certified Public Account/Chartered Accountant qualifications are considered a strong plus

· Experience with ASC-606 and percentage of completion construction agreement

· Good communicator, good stakeholder management skills and a proactive personality

· Ability to work in a dynamic organization, embracing change and working independently

·  Hands-on and a pro-active self-starter with a proven track record of grit and determination to drive process improvements