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Financial Controller

Watershield Industries Arvada, CO

Arvada, CO

1mo ago Closed

$110k - $135k/yr Full time Accounting Financial Analysis Financial Close

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 8, 2026).

Job Description

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

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