Job Details

Assistant Controller

Seven Seas Water Group (www.sevenseaswater.com) is a portfolio company owned by investment funds managed by EQT. Headquartered in Tampa, with operations across the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America, Seven Seas Water Group (SSWG) delivers annually over 20 billion gallons of water to industrial, commercial, governmental, municipal, and hospitality customers. SSWG designs, builds, owns, and operates, delivers new facilities, or acquires and upgrades existing facilities, with the goal of optimizing project risk transfer between the public and private sectors. We have more than 200 water and wastewater treatment plants in operations throughout the United States, Caribbean, and Latin America. With an outstanding reputation for decentralized water and wastewater treatment solutions, the SSWG "Water-as-a-Service" approach seeks to help solve global water and wastewater infrastructure challenges.

This position supports AUC Group, a growing infrastructure platform within the broader Seven Seas Water Group organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Lead preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Oversee core accounting functions including general ledger, AP, and AR processes.
• Lead the monthly close process, including preparation of month end close journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to support the financial close process in compliance with US GAAP.
• Analyze financial results and conduct variance analysis of actuals vs budget.
• Research and document accounting conclusions related to complex transactions and new accounting guidance.
• Assist in forecasting, budgeting, and monitoring financial performance.
• Support the annual audit with external auditors to ensure timely completion of audit requirements.
• Problem solving and independent decision-making regarding accounting and reconciliation functions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and reporting requirements.
• Analyze customer contracts to determine appropriate accounting treatment, including revenue recognition considerations.
• Prepare and file lien notices timely to ensure collectability of construction invoices.
• Participate in the preparation of monthly construction invoices (based on schedules of values).
• Prepare management reporting and financial analysis to support operational decision-making.
• Partner with Seven Seas Water Group corporate finance on reporting and ad hoc initiatives.

Requirements

Qualification/Requirements:

• Strong track record of working safely within an organization with a strong safety culture.
• Excellent computer skills with advanced excel skills.
• Experience with IFS (Company's ERP system) or other similar market leading ERP system (Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to work cross functionally with all teams.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP with experience in accounting research, including revenue under percentage of completion accounting and lease accounting.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work well with team members and other departments at all levels within the organization.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Education/Experience:

Minimum 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within construction, infrastructure, or project-based environments.

Bachelor's degree in accounting required.

CPA preferred.

Public accounting experience preferred; Big Four or national firm experience a plus.

How to Apply

Candidates must apply through our website, or by sending resumes to Talent@7seaswater.com.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans. Applicant will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.