Controller

United Felts (UF) — the largest operating business unit within Vortex Products, a Quad‑C Management portfolio company — is seeking a hands‑on Controller to own the accuracy, timeliness, and audit‑readiness of its financial statements. This role sits at the center of a finance organization being built from the ground up, and will partner directly with the SVP Finance, business unit leadership, and Corporate/sponsor reporting teams to bring GAAP‑compliant, standardized accounting discipline to a multi-location manufacturing business. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accrual accounting fundamentals with the operational maturity to build process where little exists today, and the judgment to support a PE‑backed reporting cadence without losing sight of the numbers’ underlying accuracy. This position is fully onsite. Key Responsibilities Monthly Close & GAAP Accounting Own the United Felts monthly close process end-to-end, adhering to the corporate close calendar (BD3–BD10 submission cadence, with BD1, BD5, and BD6 internal review checkpoints). Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules in accordance with US GAAP. Maintain and continuously improve monthly accrual roll‑forwards — including Inventory Allowance, Claims/Warranty, Bad Debt Allowance, Commissions, Bonus, Real Estate & Personal Property Taxes, Marketing/Advertising, and Health Insurance Deficit — with each schedule tying to actual vs. budget on documented, defensible assumptions. Apply ASC 606 percentage‑of‑completion revenue recognition accurately across UF’s project- and contract‑based revenue streams. Own the integrity of P&L‑by‑location reporting across UF’s manufacturing and wet‑out facility network, ensuring revenue, cost, and margin are captured and allocated correctly at the location level. Partner with the SVP Finance to produce audit‑ready Adjusted EBITDA reporting each month, including full support and documentation for EBITDA addbacks (transition costs, M&A, restructuring, and other one‑time normalization items). Support a financial statement flow that walks cleanly from Revenue through Net Income, the EBITDA bridge (interest, taxes, depreciation & amortization), and the addback schedule to Adjusted EBITDA — with every step reconciling on its own, without reliance on plug entries. Prepare variance analysis (actual vs. budget, year‑over‑year) at the P&L line‑item level, with clear, well‑supported commentary on drivers. Support sponsor (Quad‑C) and board‑level reporting packages, ensuring figures are consistent, reconcilable, and delivered on schedule. Intercompany & Consolidation Own intercompany transaction accounting and elimination entries between United Felts, MaxLiner, and other Vortex Products business units — including intercompany revenue, cost allocations, and balance eliminations. Support consolidation of BKP Berolina (EUR‑denominated) into the broader UF/Vortex reporting structure, including foreign currency translation. Ensure intercompany balances are reconciled and confirmed monthly, with discrepancies investigated and resolved on a timely basis. Cost Accounting, Inventory & Standard Costing Lead the development and implementation of a standard costing methodology within NetSuite. Partner with the Inventory Manager to build and enforce inventory accounting SOPs across accounting and operations. Own inventory valuation and reserve adequacy (obsolescence, allowance), with increasing scrutiny and detail given the scale of UF’s inventory base. Support Cost of Non‑Quality (CoNQ) reporting and reserve modeling as the function matures. Process, Controls & Systems Design and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across UF’s accounting functions Standardize data entry formats and reporting conventions across the business, shifting data and process ownership toward the operating level and reducing single‑point dependency on the Controller. Serve as the UF finance system owner for NetSuite (primary ERP), supporting the legacy QuickBooks‑to‑NetSuite transition where applicable, and partnering with Shared Services on T&E systems (Concur, Amex, Vendrix). Own UF’s commission tracking and approval process, partnering with sales leadership to build a process where none currently exists. Identify and remediate control gaps proactively, bringing a continuous‑improvement mindset to a function being built largely from scratch. SOPs in place across core accounting functions, reducing reliance on any single person’s institutional knowledge. Leadership & Cross‑Functional Partnership Build, mentor, and manage the United Felts accounting team. Partner closely with the President of United Felts and site/location operational leaders to ensure financial data supports operating decisions. Collaborate directly with the SVP Finance on FP&A handoffs (budget, forecast, EBITDA bridge, M&A support) and Shared Services handoffs (AP/AR, payroll, treasury). Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred. 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2–3 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller capacity. Deep, hands‑on knowledge of US GAAP and accrual accounting fundamentals. Prior experience in a private equity‑owned or sponsor‑backed environment, with direct exposure to Adjusted EBITDA reporting, addback methodology, and board/sponsor reporting cadences. Demonstrated experience with intercompany accounting and multi‑entity consolidation, including elimination entries. Manufacturing industry accounting experience, including standard costing, inventory valuation, and cost accounting. Strong ERP systems experience; NetSuite experience strongly preferred. Proven ability to build accounting processes and SOPs in an environment with limited existing infrastructure. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical accounting into clear, concise commentary for non‑finance operating leaders. Preferred Experience with ASC 606 (percentage‑of‑completion) revenue recognition. Multi‑location or multi‑site manufacturing accounting experience. Experience supporting M&A integration accounting. Familiarity with foreign currency consolidation (EUR or other). Experience with Concur, Vendrix, or similar T&E platforms. What Success Looks Like in This Role A monthly close process that consistently hits the corporate close calendar with minimal late adjustments. Fully documented, audit‑ready accrual schedules and Adjusted EBITDA support that would withstand sponsor or third‑party diligence. SOPs in place across core accounting functions, reducing reliance on any single person’s institutional knowledge. Clean, reconciled intercompany balances across UF, MaxLiner, and BKP Berolina each month. A trusted, collaborative relationship with UF operating leadership grounded in accurate, timely financial data. Benefits - we offer a competitive total compensation package including health, vision, and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, income protection insurance, off the job accident insurance, PTO and more! Salary Range $120,000.00 - $140,000.00, depending on position qualifications, job related skills and experience, education, certifications, and geographic location. Vortex Companies, LLC and all of its subsidiaries, considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or sexual orientation. All applicants will be considered solely on the basis of their qualifications. We are a fair chance employer. Want to be part of one of the country's fastest growing infrastructure businesses? United Felts, A Vortex Company, is a leading provider of trenchless infrastructure solutions, specializing in the design and manufacturing of high‑performance cured‑in‑place pipe (CIPP) lining systems. Join a world‑class organization at the forefront of the trenchless industry, where WE WIN BIG TOGETHER. Our culture is built on putting safety first, supporting one another, and delivering excellence in everything we do. #J-18808-Ljbffr