Corporate Controller

Pureflow Inc Graham, North Carolina, United States Accounting/Finance

About this position

 
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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