About this position
CORPORATE CONTROLLER
About Our Organization:
With over 38 years of experience providing high purity water solutions, Pureflow is committed to serving clients by designing, building, installing, and maintaining water purification systems in a broad range of commercial and industrial markets. We understand that a successful business needs quality employees. We are seeking highly talented and motivated candidates to join our company where people, integrity, and excellence are essential to our culture.
Position Summary:
The Corporate Controller is a strategic and hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial reporting functions for a dynamic manufacturing and services organization. This position ensures compliance with GAAP, manages internal controls, leads financial reviews, and supports business planning and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of manufacturing cost accounting, service operations, and multi-entity financial management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of corporate accounting, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and compliance; including but not limited to:
- Fixed assets and construction in progress – reporting, depreciation calculations, postings, transfers and putting fixed assets into service timely.
- Ensuring all balance sheet accounts tie to subledgers and investigate /adjust as needed
- Manage cash flow, liaison with banking/financial relationships, and ensure adequate liquidity for operations; reporting cash balances monthly forecasting with accuracy at least 90 days in the future.
- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annually:
- Financial statements in accordance with GAAP; Provide monthly financial statements to Executive Team including tracking the standard overhead allocation percentage to actual; financial statement trends from prior and financial statement forecasts.
- Loan covenant calculations and provide for the Executive Team.
- Debt summary/ management: provide monthly debt analytics, alert Executive team when there is a need to secure debt; work with financial institutions regarding debt terms to obtain the most favorable terms for the Company.
- Pureflow’s fabrication building:
- Tracking/reporting cost to date
- Forecasting total cost to complete
- Collaborating with Construction and Engineering teams.
- Coordinate and prepare for annually:
- Review engagement with external accountants and regulatory authorities.
- Ensure annual reports with all states of registration are completed timely
- Work with external accountants on the proper reporting of property tax listings
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
- Ensure internal controls are designed and operating effectively to mitigate financial risk.
- Oversee accounting team and provide mentoring and development opportunities.
- Work with affiliate bookkeeper to ensure intercompany accounts are in sync/reconciled each month
- Other Responsibilities
- Support the objectives of the finance team as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
- 7-10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, with at least 3 years as a Controller or equivalent role.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, financial reporting and multi-entity environments.
- Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced Excel skills (being able to demonstrate advanced Excel skills in the interview process as required).
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills:
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
- Familiarity with contract accounting
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, etc.) is a plus.
Working Conditions:
- This position is performed onsite
- Occasional travel to Pureflow technical service centers may be required
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account (with company contributions), and more
- $1 for $1 401k match up to 4%
- 9 Company-paid holidays
- Generous personal time off that increases with tenure
- Education assistance
- Employee referral bonus program
- Ongoing training and development by internal and external industry experts
Pureflow is an equal-opportunity employer and requires post-offer, pre-employment drug tests and background checks on all positions.
Keywords: accounts payable, accounts receivable, communication skills, analysis, forecasting, financial reporting, compliance, financial statements, CPA, general ledger, reconciling, US GAAP