Our mission at WesTech is to help communities thrive by delivering high-quality water solutions with superior service – safely and sustainably. To achieve this mission, we recruit great people to be part of our collegial and collaborative teams in engineering, design, project management, field service, plant operations, professional services and more.
As one of the leading operating brands of Swire Water, our values of integrity, humility, endeavor, excellence and continuity make this an outstanding working environment. Our continuing success creates attractive opportunities for purpose-driven professionals to develop new skills, support vital industries, and grow their careers.
Summary
This is a newly created senior leadership role, purpose-built for the next phase of Swire Water's growth. Reporting directly to the CFO, this position will lead accounting operations, consolidated financial reporting, internal controls environment, and tax function. This role provides leadership to the Financial Controller/GL & Senior Tax Manager, leading the team that delivers these critical functions with discipline and accuracy.
The right candidate brings strong technical accounting capability, proven audit and controls leadership, and the ability to engage credibly with executive leadership, the Board, and JS&S London.
Candidates may be required to pass pre-employment and periodic screenings, including background checks, drug and alcohol tests, or other necessary assessments.
Some of the work you will do:
Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations
- Lead the accounting function, including general ledger, consolidated financial statements, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, payroll accounting, and related operations.
- Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process — ensuring results are accurate, complete, timely, and supported by clear analysis.
- Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and practices consistent with US GAAP and Swire Group requirements.
- Prepare and review financial statements, management reporting packages, and other deliverables for the CFO, executive leadership, Board, and JS&S London as required.
- Oversee Swire Group and JS&S London reporting requirements, including intercompany transactions and consolidation reporting.
Internal Controls, Audit & Compliance
- Serve as primary management interface with external auditors (Grant Thornton); lead the annual audit process from planning through completion.
- Strengthen internal controls, accounting processes, reconciliations, documentation, and review procedures across the function.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting, tax, regulatory, and internal reporting requirements.
Systems, Process Improvement & Finance Modernization
- Support ongoing optimization of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and related financial reporting tools.
- Identify and lead opportunities to simplify, automate, and modernize accounting processes — including close, AP, AR, payroll, and reconciliations.
- Partner with Digital and finance leadership on system enhancements, process design, and reporting improvements.
Treasury, Working Capital & Operational Support
- Provide oversight for AP, AR, cash disbursements, bank reconciliations, treasury-related accounting, and payroll accounting.
- Partner with FP&A and business leaders to improve financial visibility, reporting discipline, and accountability.
Tax Oversight & Special Projects
- Oversee federal, state, and local tax compliance in partnership with the Senior Tax Manager and external tax advisors.
- Support accounting and reporting for acquisitions, integrations, entity simplification, and other strategic projects as assigned.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing accounting team across GL, AP, payroll, and tax.
- Establish a high-accountability, continuous-improvement culture within the accounting function.
- Serve as a finance leadership team peer, contributing to cross-functional decisions and the broader development of the finance organization.
- Collaborate effectively with the CFO, FP&A, legal, operations, HR, Digital, internal audit, and external advisors.
Here are the skills that you need:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Active CPA license required.
- 12+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including prior leadership of an accounting function or substantial accounting team.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including US GAAP, financial statement preparation, and consolidations.
- Experience with percentage-of-completion / cost-to-cost revenue recognition under ASC 606
- Demonstrated track record managing external audit relationships and leading internal control improvement initiatives.
- Experience in a manufacturing, engineering, project-based, or industrial business environment.
- Experience with intercompany accounting and parent company reporting in a multinational structure.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial results and accounting matters clearly to senior leadership and Board-level audiences.
- ERP/accounting systems proficiency required.
Here are the skills and qualifications that will set you apart:
- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; CMA or CGMA credential.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Navision.
- Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence and reporting tools.
- Exposure to international operations, consolidations, transfer pricing, or acquisition and integration activity.
- High integrity and a strong ownership mindset — you take accountability for outcomes, not just activities.
- Detail-oriented, with the ability to see broader business and reporting implications.
- Practical, solutions-oriented approach to accounting, controls, and process improvement.
- Leadership presence sufficient to build credibility across finance, operations, and executive leadership from day one.
- Comfort working in a dynamic environment with evolving systems, processes, and organizational needs.
Physical Requirements:
- Primarily sedentary work in a hybrid office environment with prolonged sitting or standing.
- Frequent computer use, including keyboard and mouse operation, and regular communication via phone, video conferencing, and email.
- Ability to participate in virtual and in-person meetings, maintain visual focus, and occasionally stand, walk, and lift/carry items up to 50 lbs.
Benefits and perks we offer:
- Competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
- Dollar for dollar 401K match of 6%.
- Flexible work hours, hybrid schedules with remote work options.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package with an onsite and virtual medical facility
- Company HSA contribution, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program
- Company-paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-term Disability.
- PTO plan and Paid Holidays.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Company celebrations, summer parties, volunteer opportunities, games, prize drawings, and more!
WesTech considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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