Financial Controller

HYDRO; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Hydro Service & Supplies, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Controller to own the integrity of financial records and lead the accounting function across multiple locations.

You will drive the monthly and annual close, prepare financial statements, maintain internal controls, and partner with the CFO on audits and tax compliance. You will supervise accounting staff, manage AR/AP, payroll, fixed assets, and revenue recognition for a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• 7+ years progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role.
• Experience in multi-location or multi-state manufacturing, distribution, or field-services business preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NetSuite and advanced Excel.
• Discipline ownership of the full close GAAP statements.
• Experience coordinating external audits and multi-state tax compliance.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate financial detail for non-financial leaders.
• Proven people-management experience.
• High degree of accuracy and integrity with sensitive financial information.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close across all entities/locations per GAAP.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and account analyses; 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 processes.
• Lead external audit and tax preparation coordination with auditors and preparers.
• Partner with the CFO on multi-state tax compliance including sales/use and state income/franchise tax filings.
• 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.
• Manage revenue recognition and cost of goods sold for a manufacturing company.
• Supervise, train, and develop accounting staff; establish close-cycle timelines and review procedures.
• Support the CFO with ad hoc financial analysis and board reporting packages.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Skills

GAAP close process

Audit coordination

Multi-state tax compliance

People management

Analytical skills

Cash flow management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA (preferred)

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

As Controller, you'll own the integrity of our financial records and lead the accounting function behind them. Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll drive the monthly and annual close process, financial statement preparation, reconciliations, internal controls, and technical accounting policy company-wide. You'll partner closely with the CFO on audit readiness and process improvement, and serve as a go-to resource for department leaders on accounting matters affecting their areas.

About the Role

As Controller, you'll own the integrity of our financial records and lead the accounting function behind them. Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll drive the monthly and annual close process, financial statement preparation, reconciliations, internal controls, and technical accounting policy company-wide. You'll partner closely with the CFO on audit readiness and process improvement, and serve as a go-to resource for department leaders on accounting matters affecting their areas.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a 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.

What We Offer

A competitive salary ($120-140K), performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package - including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) matching, and paid time off and holidays - along with the opportunity to play a lead role in the financial infrastructure of a growing multi‑state organization.

• Hydro Service & Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.