Regional Controller

At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future, showcasing our commitment to addressing water's crucial role in climate adaptation. Learn more at www.aquatech.com

Aquatech has an immediate opening for a full-time Controller, to join our team. This person will work out of our  Albany Or office location. The hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This position will perform the duties described in the job description below and will be considered an Exempt employee.

This role will have regular engagement with Aquatech’s private equity sponsors, Board of Managers, and Audit Committee as we execute against our multifaceted growth strategy across end markets, geographies, product lines, and business models. This role will also have full leadership accountability for Aquatech’s global accounting organization, including general accounting, consolidations, project accounting, and internal controls.

Prepare quarterly, and annual financial statements, such as balance sheets and income statements, following GAAP standards.

• Analyze financial data and prepare reports for senior management
• Identify and communicate economic trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenue and expenses
• Manage all aspects of the organization’s accounting processes, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Responsible for all A/R, A/P, Payroll, banking, purchasing transactions. 
• Oversee payroll process to ensure data accuracy and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure compliance with overall organization policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain internal control systems to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve financial operations' overall efficiency and effectiveness.
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance
• Guide complex transactions, including review of contracts before execution
• Evaluate the financial impact of business initiatives and investments and contribute to long-term financial planning and growth strategies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skill Requirements:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 
• Extensive experience with U.S. GAAP, ASC 606, and project-based revenue recognition (percentage-of-completion).
• Proven ability to manage global consolidation and external audit processes across multiple legal entities and international regions
• Strong working knowledge and experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP)
• Demonstrated success in leading and developing global teams across time zones and cultures.
• Experience in capital project- or engineering-driven businesses with international operations
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

Benefits:

• Aquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Essential Functions:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Job Demands:

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, limited walking, and standing.

• Other duties as assigned

Skill Requirements:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 
• Extensive experience with U.S. GAAP, ASC 606, and project-based revenue recognition (percentage-of-completion).
• Strong working knowledge and experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP)
• Demonstrated success in leading and developing global teams across time zones and cultures.
• Experience in capital project- or engineering-driven businesses with international operations
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Big 4 public accounting experience, experience supporting operations in India, Singapore, the UAE, and other global markets, or Prior experience with ERP system transformation or finance systems integration preferred.

Benefits:

Aquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Job Demands:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, limited walking, and standing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance Required - Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. Preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Required.
• Ten or more years of progressive accounting and controllership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a multinational organization.