Financial Controller

Watershield Industries is seeking a Financial Controller to anchor the finance function across multiple entities, guiding a small accounting team and delivering consolidated statements for leadership. This role combines hands-on accounting leadership with strategic financial planning, providing a clear pathway to the Chief Financial Officer position as the company expands. The position offers the opportunity to operate in a hybrid setup based in Arvada, Colorado, supporting both operational needs and growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process across all business units.
• Prepare and present consolidated financial statements to the executive team.
• Maintain standalone entity reporting for each business unit while producing consolidated statements.
• Create and sustain management reporting packages, KPI dashboards, and variance analyses.
• Oversee core accounting functions: accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
• Establish and enforce internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures across all entities.
• Supervise job costing and cost accounting for manufacturing operations; oversee inventory valuation across product lines.
• Ensure sales tax compliance across multiple states and jurisdictions.
• Act as the primary liaison with the external CPA firm for tax preparation and audits or reviews.
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process for all business units and the holding company.
• Collaborate with business unit managers to analyze financial performance, identify trends, and support operational decisions.
• Provide cash flow forecasts and manage working capital to support operations and growth initiatives.
• Oversee and continuously enhance shared services across the platform, including accounting, billing, and financial reporting infrastructure.
• Administer and optimize the company’s accounting systems, currently QuickBooks Enterprise (Manufacturing edition).
• Lead the evaluation and future implementation of an ERP system as the company scales.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities across finance and accounting functions.
• Support financial due diligence for tuck-in acquisitions, including quality of earnings analysis and financial statement review.
• Lead the financial integration of acquired entities into the holding company reporting structure and shared services platform.
• Assist in developing post-acquisition reporting frameworks, intercompany eliminations, and combined entity analytics.
• Directly manage a small accounting team; mentor, develop, and hold team members accountable.
• Remain hands-on and willing to work alongside the team when needed.
• Travel periodically to business unit locations, up to 10% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2–3 years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role.
• Proven experience managing multi-entity or multi-site accounting consolidations.
• Strong GAAP knowledge; manufacturing accounting and job costing experience are required.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Enterprise or comparable mid-market accounting software.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop a small team while remaining a hands-on contributor.
• Sharp analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
• High integrity, discretion, and professionalism in handling sensitive financial information.

Technologies

• QuickBooks Enterprise (Manufacturing edition)
• NetSuite
• Sage Intacct
• Microsoft Dynamics

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pay

USD 110,000 - 135,000 per year

Work Location

Hybrid remote in Arvada, CO 80003