Controller - Inspection

our team • Orlando, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through its RiSE talent development framework, SPX Technologies reaches, identifies, strengthens, and engages its employees to support their continued development. SPX Technologies is a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and its businesses build solutions that impact the world. As part of Detection and Measurement, CUES is the world’s leading developer of water, wastewater, and storm water inspection equipment. With CCTV cameras, pre-built vehicles, and software for pipeline inspection and rehabilitation, CUES improves the safety and reliability of our water infrastructure systems. As a Controller of Inspection, you will provide overall financial leadership for a multi-revenue-stream manufacturing, software and services business, ensuring complete, accurate, and timely financial reporting in full compliance with US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, and all policies and control requirements of the publicly traded parent company. This role is a key business partner to senior management, owning the integrity of the financial statements, leading the accounting function, driving continuous improvement, and developing the finance team to support growth and operational excellence.

Requirements

• 7-10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including manufacturing and/or public company experience; Big Four or public accounting background strongly preferred.
• Prior controllership or assistant controller experience with at least 3-5 years of management responsibility for an accounting/finance team.
• Experience in a large or multi-site manufacturing and services environment, including consolidation of multiple locations and familiarity with standard costing, inventory accounting, and overhead capitalization.
• Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP and strong understanding of internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements in a public-company environment.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; able to effectively interact with senior management, auditors, and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with ERP and financial reporting systems (e.g., IFS, OneStream) preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, coaching, and talent-development skills, including building and motivating high-performing teams.
• High level of integrity, professional judgment, and ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Accounting degree strongly preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

• Big Four or public accounting background strongly preferred.
• Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems (e.g., IFS, OneStream) preferred.
• Accounting degree strongly preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Own technical accounting and revenue recognition for hardware, software (including SaaS/term licenses), and service/repair contracts under US GAAP, including multi-element arrangements, variable consideration, and warranty vs. service considerations, in coordination with Corporate on significant judgments.
• Oversee general ledger, payroll, accounts receivable, and related accounting functions to ensure proper controls, timely reconciliations, and resolution of discrepancies.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of account reconciliations, including complex and judgmental areas such as reserves, debt, equity, and other key balance sheet accounts.
• Direct and coordinate internal and external audit PBC lists, schedules, and responses, managing the finance team's deliverables.
• Own working capital performance for the business (AR, inventory, AP), driving initiatives to improve DSO, inventory turns, and reduction of past-due balances.
• Oversee credit and collections policies and practices, including risk assessment for major customers, dealers, and distributors.
• Maintain a robust internal control environment over all financial processes to ensure full compliance with US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, and parent-company accounting policies and reporting calendars.
• Direct and supervise Sarbanes-Oxley documentation, testing, remediation, and ongoing monitoring for relevant processes and entities.
• Coordinate requests for data and work with internal and external auditors, including statutory audits, ensuring efficient audit execution and timely resolution of findings.
• Interpret and communicate legal, regulatory, and corporate policy requirements as they apply to finance and accounting and ensure adherence across the business.
• Oversee preparation of quarterly and annual federal and state income tax packages and other tax information required by the parent company.
• Manage all other tax matters for the business, including sales and use tax, property tax, and other indirect taxes, ensuring timely and compliant filings and support for audits.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team, including setting objectives, providing feedback, coaching, and establishing training and succession plans.
• Maintain department staffing, performance management, communication, and adherence to company policies, values, and leadership standards.
• Act as a proactive change agent, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and process excellence.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives in finance and across impacted processes (quote-to-cash, order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, record-to-report), including standardization, process documentation, and automation.

Benefits

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior