Controller

Hydro Service & Supplies, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro Service & Supplies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Controller to own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close across multiple locations, ensuring GAAP-compliant financial statements and robust internal controls.

You will supervise accounting staff, coordinate external audits, and drive accurate reporting for board and lenders. You will partner with the CFO on multi-state tax compliance, manage treasury activities, and lead variance analysis to guide strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role.
• Experience in a multi-location or multi-state manufacturing, distribution, or field-services business strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of NetSuite; advanced Excel proficiency required.
• Demonstrated ownership of the full close cycle and financial statement preparation under GAAP.
• Prior experience managing or coordinating external audits and multi-state tax compliance.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial detail into clear guidance for non-financial leaders.
• Proven people-management experience, with the ability to build and develop an accounting team.
• High degree of accuracy, discretion, and integrity in handling sensitive financial information.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process across all entities/locations, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage and review balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and account analyses; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and general ledger functions.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting; document and monitor key accounting processes and policies.
• Serve as the primary lead for external audit and tax preparation, coordinating fieldwork, schedules, and support with outside auditors and tax preparers.
• Partner with the CFO on multi-state tax compliance, including sales/use tax and state income/franchise tax filings across all operating jurisdictions.
• Lead cash management and treasury functions, including bank reconciliations and cash flow monitoring.
• Drive month-over-month and budget-to-actual variance analysis by division/location, identifying probable causes and escalating issues to the CFO.
• Manage revenue recognition and cost of goods sold for a manufacturing company.
• Supervise, train, and develop accounting staff; establish clear close-cycle timelines and review procedures.
• Support the CFO with ad hoc financial analysis, board and lender reporting packages, and special projects as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policy and applicable federal, state, and local accounting and financial reporting regulations.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

People management

Financial close ownership

Variance analysis

Analytical skills

Cross-functional communication

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Multi-site operations

Tax compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA strongly preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Description

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process across all entities/locations, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage and review balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and account analyses; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and general ledger functions.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting; document and monitor key accounting processes and policies.
• Serve as the primary lead for external audit and tax preparation, coordinating fieldwork, schedules, and support with outside auditors and tax preparers.
• Partner with the CFO on multi-state tax compliance, including sales/use tax and state income/franchise tax filings across all operating jurisdictions.
• Lead cash management and treasury functions, including bank reconciliations and cash flow monitoring.
• Drive month-over-month and budget-to-actual variance analysis by division/location, identifying probable causes and escalating issues to the CFO.
• Manage revenue recognition and cost of goods sold for a manufacturing company.
• Supervise, train, and develop accounting staff; establish clear close-cycle timelines and review procedures.
• Support the CFO with ad hoc financial analysis, board and lender reporting packages, and special projects as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policy and applicable federal, state, and local accounting and financial reporting regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role.
• Experience in a multi-location or multi-state manufacturing, distribution, or field-services business strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of NetSuite; advanced Excel proficiency required.
• Demonstrated ownership of the full close cycle and financial statement preparation under GAAP.
• Prior experience managing or coordinating external audits and multi-state tax compliance.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial detail into clear guidance for non-financial leaders.
• Proven people-management experience, with the ability to build and develop an accounting team.
• High degree of accuracy, discretion, and integrity in handling sensitive financial information.