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Aero Alliance Senior Operational Controller

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Aero Alliance Senior Operational Controller

Houston, TX

Job Description Summary

This role is for the Operational Controller of the Aero Services and Products JV LLC, a 50/50 joint venture owned by GE Vernova and Baker Hughes, with an estimated annual revenue of $0.8B. The JV's purpose is to deliver improved product, repair and execution strategy & fulfillment for the JV partners and ASPs. The JV will operate across 4 global entities.
This role will be reporting to the Global Controller and work closely with segment Finance Managers and Operations Management.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

In this role, the Operational Controller will:

Internal Controls

  • Ensure that all financial and operational activities adhere to policies, internal controls, and legal regulations
  • Implement and monitor processes to ensure accuracy in reporting and compliance with industry standards
  • Test and audit the JV's internal controls and communicate results to leadership (e.g. Standard Costing, Pcard, RevRec, etc.)
  • Actively maintain ownership of Delegation of Authority & policy updates

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Efficiency Improvements & Collaboration

  • Identify risk, process gaps, and opportunities for efficiency improvements across the organization
  • Collaborate with various departments to develop strategies for improving operational workflows while minimizing costs
  • Liaison & support finance team and operational departments ,by providing Controllership guidance on U.S. GAAP, Compliance regulations and Internal Controls, as well as in the development and implementation of strategies aimed at improving process

Special Projects & Inventory

  • Lead special projects aimed at operational innovation that help enhance efficiency and compliance
  • Analyze operational data and reports to identify trend, process gaps, risk, and opportunities
  • Lead Annual Physical Inventory for the US segments, and AEO PP&E Tooling
  • Evaluation SMI/Obso, and Specific Reserve, for the JV
  • Cycle Count monitoring and quarterly in person sample audits for DSV location
  • Draft JV-Channel Partner business agreements for special topics, as needed

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college, in Accounting or Finance (Master's or CPA preferred)
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in controllership or financial operational role, with at least 3 years in a controller capacity.
  • Strong Knowledge of US GAAP or IFRS

Desired Skills:

  • Strong understanding of operational processes, internal controls and compliance standards
  • Proficiency in Oracle, FCCS, Excel
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize complex financial data
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills

About Us: Aero Alliance is a Joint Venture that serves three segments of customers - its two parent companies, Baker Hughes and GE Vernova, as well as the Authorized Service Providers (ASP) network. At Aero Alliance, our purpose is to deliver improved product, repair & execution strategy & fulfillment with best-in-class quality, speed and cost for the JV Partners & ASPs.

Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve challenges big and small. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Houston, TX, USA
Job ID: GE_Vernova-49801380
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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