Canadian Solar Inc.

Accounting Financial Analyst

Canadian Solar Inc.  •  Mesquite, TX (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we're just getting started. As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future.

Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem—including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar—we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to "Make the Difference" by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at CS Power Systems—where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution.

Responsibilities include:

  • Support the monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range planning processes
  • Prepare financial models and variance analyses for revenue, manufacturing costs, operating expenses, and capital expenditures
  • Analyze manufacturing KPIs, including production volume, yield, utilization, labor efficiency, and manufacturing overhead
  • Partner with plant operations, supply chain, and accounting teams to identify business risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives
  • Prepare monthly management reports, dashboards, and executive presentations
  • Support working capital analysis, including inventory, accounts payable, and cash flow forecasting
  • Assist in evaluating capital investment projects and tracking CAPEX spending against budget
  • Support standard cost updates and provide financial analysis on cost variances
  • Develop scenario analysis and sensitivity models to support business decisions
  • Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting, forecasting accuracy, and automation of reporting processes
  • Support ad hoc financial analyses and strategic initiatives as assigned
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline
  • Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in FP&A, Finance, or Accounting, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
  • Knowledge of manufacturing operations, cost accounting, and inventory management preferred
  • Experience working with ERP systems; SAP experience preferred
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Power Query, and financial modeling
  • Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools is a plus
  • Strong understanding of financial statements and GAAP principles
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally
  • CPA, CMA, CFA, or MBA preferred but not required

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

  • Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer
  • Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, filing, and operating office equipment
  • Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching
  • Ability to lift and carry light office materials (up to 10–15 lbs.), such as files or office supplies
  • Visual acuity to read computer screens, documents, and reports
  • Ability to attend meetings and interact with employees, customers, and vendors

Note:The company reserves the right to change the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time as its own discretion.

Canadian Solar Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities by identifying, removing and preventing barriers to promote the rights of all persons and to create an inclusive and accessible working environment.

Upon individual request, Canadian Solar will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.

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Canadian Solar Inc.

About Canadian Solar Inc.

Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and is one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. It is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, inverters, and battery energy storage solutions and a developer of utility-scale solar power and battery energy storage projects with a geographically diversified pipeline in various stages of development. Over the past 23 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 125 GW of premium-quality solar photovoltaic modules to customers worldwide.

Likewise, since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected over 10 GWp of solar power projects and 3.3 GWh of battery energy storage projects worldwide. Currently, the Company’s total solar project development pipeline was 26.3 GWp, 6.5 GWp of projects under construction or in backlog (late-stage), and an additional 19.8 GWp of projects in advanced and early-stage pipeline.

In addition, the Company has 600 MWh of battery energy storage projects in operation and a total battery energy storage project development pipeline of around 56 GWh, including approximately 4.3 GWh under construction or in backlog, and an additional 51.6 GWh at advanced and early-stage development.

Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry, having been publicly listed on the NASDAQ since 2006.

Canadian Solar Founder and CEO Dr. Shawn Qu blogs as a LinkedIn Influencer at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnqu/.

Canadian Solar is Making the Difference by delivering more clean, safe, and affordable solar energy to the world.

Industry
Hardware & Semiconductors
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Guelph, CA
Year Founded
2001
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