Finance Controller – EPC Project Accounting & SAP Lead

Talentify; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life, disability, dental and extended/

401k matching

Hybrid work mode

Annual bonus program

Employee assistance program

Employee individualized training and

Job summary

ANDRITZ Hydro North America seeks a Finance Controller to lead close, AP, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow in a project-driven EPC setting. You will partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR and Commercial to deliver accurate statements, analyses, and insights.

The role requires 5+ years in financial control or FP&A, IFRS expertise, and SAP experience; CPA progress and strong communication are valued. Hybrid work in Charlotte, NC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in Financial Controller, senior accounting, or FP&A role; EPC project environment 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.

Responsibilities

• Own month-, quarter-, and year-end close processes with timely, accurate financial statements.
• Lead Accounts Payable, vendor setup, three-way matching, payments, and DPO optimization.
• Drive budgeting and rolling forecasts with operational leaders; monitor performance vs plan.
• Forecast weekly cash flow and liquidity; coordinate foreign exchange matters.
• Maintain internal controls, policies, and balance sheet reconciliations; support audits.
• Provide KPIs, dashboards, and what-if analyses for leadership decisions.
• Coach and develop finance teams; collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, and Commercial.
• Promote automation and process improvements using SAP, Excel, and BI tools.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Month-end close

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Leadership

SAP experience

Excel

Power BI

CPA in progress

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP FI/CO

PS

MM

Excel

Power BI

Job description

ANDRITZ Hydro North America seeks a Finance Controller to lead close, AP, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow in a project-driven EPC setting. You will partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR and Commercial to deliver accurate statements, analyses, and insights.

The role requires 5+ years in financial control or FP&A, IFRS expertise, and SAP experience; CPA progress and strong communication are valued. Hybrid work in Charlotte, NC.