Controller

Company Overview

Looking to work for a long-standing company that has strong values and a supportive culture? Paddock Pool Equipment Company is a Rock Hill based, 100% employee owned, premier manufacturer of commercial swimming pool equipment. Paddock has been setting the standard for American made pools since 1922. We started by building pools for well-known icons such as Ronald Reagan and Shirley Temple. Paddock also prides itself on being a destination workplace. We offer a variety of benefits to set employees up for long-term success.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Controller to lead the company's accounting and financial reporting functions while developing into the organization's future Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The Controller will oversee all accounting operations, ensure the integrity of the Company's financial reporting, provide strategic financial insight to executive leadership, and lead the continued development of the accounting function while developing the leadership, operational, and strategic capabilities necessary to succeed as Chief Financial Officer.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly and annual financial close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Oversee preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations and consolidated financial statements for multiple subsidiaries.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends, explain budget-to-actual variances, and provide recommendations to improve profitability and operational performance. Present financial results, key performance indicators, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership, and non-financial stakeholders
• Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting in collaboration with department heads. Participate in long-range financial planning and strategic initiatives that support company growth
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and professional development within the accounting function
• Tax Coordination
• Compliance and Internal Controls
• Risk Management
• Payroll
• Systems and Process Improvement
• Leadership & Strategic Partnership

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 7-10 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and month-end/year-end close processes.
• Experience managing accounting operations for multiple legal entities.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and audit coordination.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred), Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to effectively partner with all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Experience supporting executive leadership and Board reporting.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial information into operational recommendations.