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About the Role

The Assistant Controller role is an integral position within the finance team, managing the Company's revenue accounting function. This role ensures the accurate, timely, and appropriate application of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606, across Cryo and Electrolyzer revenue streams. The Assistant Controller will be a key partner to Commercial and Operations leadership, requiring strong communication skills, sound professional judgment, and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities in a dynamic public company environment while managing direct reports.

Responsibilities

Gather and analyze customer contracts for revenue recognition over time and on a point-in-time basis under ASC 606 across assigned revenue streams
Maintain key accounting schedules supporting revenue recognition calculations
Respond to external auditor inquiries and provide timely delivery of complete, accurate and audit-ready supporting documentation
Manage key tasks and close activities in the monthly and quarterly close cycles (examples include journal entries, account reconciliations, controls, and footnote disclosures)
Supervise and develop direct reports within the Revenue team
Partner with the sales and operations team to execute revenue accounting activities
Leverage Business Intelligence tools to improve close efficiency through standardization, automation and continuous improvement initiatives
Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports and analysis as defined by the operations leadership team for business needs
Assist in the development and maintenance of significant accounting policies
Assist in the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley program, including documentation, testing, and risk assessment
Represent the Company in a professional manner at all times and in all interactions
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Five (5) or more years of public accounting experience; Big 4 preferred
Two (2) or more additional years of experience within a manufacturing company preferred
Proficient understanding of internal control concepts
Demonstrated analytical abilities with strong attention to detail
Strong communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex assignments
Ability to model high standards of professionalism
Self-motivated individual with a critical thinking, problem-solving mindset
Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office software

Skills

Revenue accounting
U.S. GAAP
ASC 606
Communication skills
Professional judgment
Managing competing priorities
Public company environment
Managing direct reports
Accounting schedules
External auditor inquiries
Monthly and quarterly close cycles
Journal entries
Account reconciliations
Controls
Footnote disclosures
Sales and operations partnership
Business Intelligence tools
Standardization
Automation
Continuous improvement
Reporting
Analysis
Accounting policies
Sarbanes-Oxley program
Documentation
Testing
Risk assessment
Professionalism
Critical thinking
Problem-solving
Microsoft Office software

Work Type

Exempt (Salaried)

Experience Level

Five (5) or more years of public accounting experience
Two (2) or more additional years of experience within a manufacturing company preferred

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Salary/Compensations

$86,400.00 - $135,000.00

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire
401(k) with 5% company match
Bonus eligibility
Paid time off including vacation, personal and sick time
Paid Holidays
Wellness Reimbursement Program
Potential to apply for Tuition Reimbursement
Fertility and Family Building Benefit
Employee Referral program
Employee Assistance Program

About the Company

Plug Power Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.