Aspen is a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions. The Company's aerogel technology enables its customers and partners to achieve their own objectives around the global megatrends of resource efficiency, e-mobility, and clean energy. Aspen's PyroThin products enable solutions to thermal runaway challenges within the electric vehicle ("EV") market. Aspen Battery Materials, the Company's carbon aerogel initiative, seeks to increase the performance of lithium-ion battery cells to enable EV manufacturers to extend the driving range and reduce the cost of EVs. The Company's Cryogel and Pyrogel products are valued by the world's largest energy infrastructure companies. Aspen's strategy is to partner with world-class industry leaders to leverage its Aerogel Technology Platform into additional high-value markets. Aspen is headquartered in Northborough, Mass.
The Accounts Receivable & Revenue Supervisor will oversee the daily operations and strategic objectives of the Company’s revenue cycles through design, implementation, maintenance and management of all accounts receivable, commercial invoicing and cash applications as performed by the Company’s third-party shared service provider. The Supervisor will work closely with senior Finance Management and Commercial Operations teams to ensure the seamless execution of all stages of the revenue cycle. The Supervisor will also ensure compliance with internal controls for SOX compliance and revenue recognition requirements; and assist with the streamlining of business processes, practices and systems (Oracle) to meet and/or exceed the organization's high sales and customer service quality standards.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise the daily activities of the shared service entity which performs the following:
- Customer billing and cash receipts processing
- Preparation of detailed revenue schedule and supporting documentation
- Communications with customers regarding outstanding balances and payment inquiries
- Manage the monthly revenue accounting and close efforts including assurance of accurate and timely results
- Prepare reconciliations of revenue related accounts including accounts receivable, deferred revenue, bad debt and sales return reserves, external commission costs and product warranty estimates
- Assess new and existing customer credit profiles to establish collectability and customer purchasing limits
- Prepare reports and schedules to support monthly banking compliance requirements
- Work with Corporate Controller to assist with cash forecast and determine delinquent accounts timely
- Prepare memorandums and audit support schedules necessary for auditors to complete their quarterly reviews and year-end audit procedures
- Work directly with customer’s finance group and Aspen’s banking operations in establishing letters of credit, as needed
- Establish and maintain a successful business partnership with internal customers to ensure timely response and support revenue transactions and aid in documenting sales terms and conditions within the Oracle database.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- 8+ years of previous accounting experience
- Thorough knowledge of general accounting including thorough skills knowledge plus the application of general accounting theory and U.S. GAAP, as needed.
- Oracle Fusion experience strongly preferred.
- Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software programs.
- Must have good command of the English language, oral and written.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented approach to work with solid organization skills.
- Good problem identification and problem solving skills.
- Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills required.
- Proven ability to interface with employees, suppliers, and management teams.
- Demonstrates consistency in values, principles and work ethic.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Occasionally required to stand and walk
- Frequently required to sit
- Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
- Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
- Continually required to talk or hear
- While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 20 pounds / frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds / continually lift and/or move up to 5 pounds.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM!
Aspen is committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package, a positive and productive work environment, encouraged work/life and family balance, and opportunities for growth and development, in a culture that is focused on inclusion, sustainability, and working together to solve the world’s toughest challenges.
Aspen is proud to offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, Sick Time, and PTO. In addition, we also offer Fitness Reimbursement, a 401k Employer Match, Life and Disability Insurance, and other benefits.
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to abuttitta@aerogel.com or call and leave a voice message at (508) 466-3111 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information and we will return your message.
