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Canadian Solar

Canadian Solar

Designs, manufactures, and sells solar modules

Accounting Financial Analyst

Full-Time
No salary listed
Junior, Mid
Bachelor's, MBA
Mesquite, TX, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline is required.
  • A minimum of 2–5 years of experience in FP&A, Finance, or Accounting is required.
  • Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills are required.
  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting is required.
  • Experience working with enterprise resource planning systems is required.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Power Query, and financial modeling, is required.
  • A strong understanding of financial statements and generally accepted accounting principles is required.
  • The ability to work cross-functionally and communicate and present effectively is required.
  • The ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer is required.
  • Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, filing, and operating office equipment is required.
  • The ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, and reach is required.
  • The ability to lift and carry light office materials up to 10–15 pounds is required.
  • Visual acuity to read computer screens, documents, and reports is required.
  • The ability to attend meetings and interact with employees, customers, and vendors is required.
Responsibilities
  • Support 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 capital expenditure 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.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in FP&A, Finance, or Accounting within a manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing operations, cost accounting, and inventory management is preferred.
  • SAP experience is preferred.
  • Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools is a plus.
  • A Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst, or Master of Business Administration is preferred but not required.

About the company

Canadian Solar manufactures solar photovoltaic modules and manages large-scale solar energy projects for residential, commercial, and utility customers. These products work by converting sunlight into electricity using high-efficiency cell designs, while the company provides the necessary kits and maintenance services to keep these systems running. It distinguishes itself through a massive portfolio of over 1,500 patents and a top "bankability" rating, which signals to investors that its technology is a reliable financial bet compared to other manufacturers. The company's goal is to improve the performance of renewable energy by developing more efficient solar hardware and providing end-to-end support for power plant development.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cambridge, Canada

Founded

2001

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What believers are saying

  • August 27, 2026 revenue hit $1.2 billion, with 13.9% gross margin.
  • September 2026 guidance targets 3.5-3.8 GW modules and 3.4-3.8 GWh storage.
  • By 2029, U.S. module backlog exceeds 13 GWp, worth $4.5 billion.

What critics are saying

  • March 2026 First Solar's USITC case seeks exclusion orders against Canadian Solar TOPCon modules.
  • September 2026 SEC filing flags Section 232 polysilicon tariffs and late-2026 shocks.
  • Persistent US trade barriers strand Canadian Solar's 10 GW Texas buildout.

What makes Canadian Solar unique

  • August 2026, Canadian Solar held 21.7 GWp solar and 84.1 GWh storage pipeline.
  • July 2026 Jeffersonville opened North America's largest crystalline silicon solar cell facility.
  • Canadian Solar pairs modules, storage, and project sales across Recurrent Energy.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation