Finance Controller

Andritz Inc; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work mode

Annual bonus program

Health insurance

401k matching

Employee assistance program

Training and career plan

Job summary

ANDRITZ Hydro North America is seeking a Finance Controller for its Charlotte operations. The role leads month-end close, AP, budgeting, cash flow management, and internal controls in a project-driven EPC setting. Strong SAP experience and Power BI/Excel skills are highly valued.

The successful candidate will partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, and Commercial teams to deliver actionable insights and drive continuous improvement. A CPA or CPA-progress is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years' experience in Financial Controller, senior accounting, or FP&A role in an EPC project environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Solid understanding of project accounting, including WBS structures, cost centers, revenue recognition, and cost-to-complete methodologies.
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes and produce timely financial statements and reports.
• Lead Accounts Payable function; ensure vendor setup, three-way matching, payments, and AP aging optimization.
• Drive budgeting and rolling forecasts; monitor performance versus plan and recommend corrective actions.
• Forecast and manage weekly cash flow, working capital, and liquidity; coordinate with Treasury on funding and FX matters.
• Maintain internal controls and balance sheet reconciliations; support audits; ensure IFRS compliance.
• Provide value-added financial analysis, KPIs, dashboards, and scenario planning for decision making.
• Coach and develop finance team; collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, and Commercial teams.
• Promote automation and process efficiency using SAP, Excel, and BI tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Prioritization

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP FI/CO

Power BI

Excel

SAP PS

SAP MM

Job description

ANDRITZ Hydro North America is part of an international technology group with an extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions. ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. The group has around 29,800 employees and over 280 locations in more than 40 countries.As the first equipment manufacturer in North America and a world leader in the design of hydroelectric turbines, ANDRITZ Hydro North America has more than 185 years of know-how.In a context of energy transition, our hydroelectric innovation projects make sense. From design to construction, our innovative team of experts offers turnkey solutions. By joining ANDRITZ Hydro, you are contributing to the development of sustainable technology, and a clean future.From water to wire - Be part of the movement!Andritz Hydro Corp is seeking a Finance Controller to lead core activities and drive financial discipline across our Charlotte operations. This role is responsible for financial close and reporting, accounts payable leadership, budgeting and forecasting, and cash flow management in a project-driven EPC environment. The Financial Controller acts as a trusted business partner, providing actionable financial insights to support operational excellence and project delivery. Experience with SAP and EPC project accounting is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements and management reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, variance analysis).
• Lead and develop the Accounts Payable function, ensuring accurate vendor setup, three-way matching, payment runs, discrepancy resolution, and optimization of AP aging and Days Payable Outstanding (DPO).
• Drive annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes in collaboration with operational leaders; monitor performance versus plan and recommend corrective actions.
• Forecast and manage weekly cash flow, working capital, and liquidity requirements, coordinate with Treasury on funding needs and foreign exchange matters where applicable.
• Maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and balance sheet reconciliations; support internal and external audits; ensure compliance with IFRS and company policies.
• Provide value-added financial analysis, KPIs, dashboards, and "what-if" insights to support leadership decision-making.
• Coach, develop, and engage finance team members while collaborating cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, and Commercial teams.
• Promote continuous improvement, automation, and process efficiency using SAP, Excel, and BI tools.

Why do you fit the profile?

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years' experience in Financial Controller, senior accounting, or FP&A role; EPC project environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Solid understanding of project accounting, including WBS structures, cost centers, revenue recognition, and cost-to-complete methodologies.
• Proven leadership experience, particularly in managing and developing Accounts Payable or transactional finance teams.
• SAP experience (FI/CO, PS, MM) is a definite asset; advanced Excel skills required; exposure to Power BI or other reporting tools is an asset.
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and prioritization skills.

What do we offer

• Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance;
• 401k matching;
• Hybrid work mode;
• Annual bonus program;
• Employee assistance program;
• Employee individualized training and career plan.

Did you know? ANDRITZ Hydro is:

• Over 185 years of experience in turbine design
• Over 489,000 MW of installed and upgraded capacity
• Over 33,200 turbine units delivered
• Over 135 years in electrical engineering
• 65 representative offices worldwide
• More than 6100 employees worldwide
• Over 50 Compact Hydro units per year
• A complete range of designs up to 800 MW
• 20 manufacturing sites worldwide
• 20% of all turbines in operation worldwide

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