Finance Controller

About the role

Andritz Hydro Corp is seeking a Finance Controller to lead core financial activities and drive financial discipline across our Charlotte operations. This role acts as a trusted business partner, providing actionable financial insights to support operational excellence and project delivery in a project-driven EPC environment. Experience with SAP and EPC project accounting is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements and management reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, variance analysis).
• Lead and develop the Accounts Payable function, ensuring accurate vendor setup, three-way matching, payment runs, discrepancy resolution, and optimization of AP aging and Days Payable Outstanding (DPO).
• Drive annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes in collaboration with operational leaders; monitor performance versus plan and recommend corrective actions.
• Forecast and manage weekly cash flow, working capital, and liquidity requirements; coordinate with Treasury on funding needs and foreign exchange matters where applicable.
• Maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and balance sheet reconciliations; support internal and external audits; ensure compliance with IFRS and company policies.
• Provide value-added financial analysis, KPIs, dashboards, and “what-if” insights to support leadership decision-making.
• Coach, develop, and engage finance team members while collaborating cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, and Commercial teams.
• Promote continuous improvement, automation, and process efficiency using SAP, Excel, and BI tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in Financial Controller, senior accounting, or FP&A role; EPC project environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Solid understanding of project accounting, including WBS structures, cost centers, revenue recognition, and cost-to-complete methodologies.
• Proven leadership experience, particularly in managing and developing Accounts Payable or transactional finance teams.
• SAP experience (FI/CO, PS, MM) is a definite asset; advanced Excel skills required; exposure to Power BI or other reporting tools is an asset.
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and prioritization skills.

Successful candidates will demonstrate high motivation, a positive mindset, and a willingness to work in a complex, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities. Result and solution-oriented individuals who follow through with ideas and commitments will thrive.

Benefits

• Life, disability, dental, and extended health insurance.
• 401k matching.
• Hybrid work mode.
• Annual bonus program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee individualized training and career plan.