Finance Controller - EPC Projects Leader | SAP/IFRS

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 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.