Controller

Thermal Works

1d•Remote

About The Position

Thermal Works LLC has an exciting opportunity for a Controller to join our team, working directly with the Chief Financial Officer and focusing on leading global accounting operations, strengthening financial controls, and driving the implementation of a new enterprise-wide financial ERP system. We are looking for someone who brings deep technical accounting expertise, strong operational leadership, and hands-on systems implementation experience, along with the ability to lead cross-functional transformation initiatives in a fast-paced environment. The Controller needs to be agile, professional, trustworthy with confidential information, and comfortable in a rapidly changing environment. The right person can work equally as well independently as with a team. Thermal Works values efficiency and strives to maintain smooth operations. Our primary focus is on providing an integrated cooling system for data centers and commercial buildings that dramatically reduces the energy demand, water consumption and cost of cooling. It transforms the economics and eco-metrics of commercial cooling with zero water solutions that outperform air- and water-cooled systems in any climate. Thermal Works solutions are sustainable and cutting-edge. For that reason, we are highly selective about the people we bring on board because our work depends on it. Change and progress happen quickly, and we must be able to trust one another to be honest, communicative, reliable, and self-motivated. We seek ultra-creatives and superstar performers with a sense of humility and a hunger to make a positive impact in the world. We offer flexibility and endless growth opportunities to those who can harness their skills and talents and identify how and where to use them to add value. Thermal Works is one of several “inspired infrastructure” companies that work collaboratively under our parent company, Endeavour Energy, LLC. At the heart of this ecosystem is a diverse group of bright, passionate, dedicated people, working together to make a real difference for people and the planet. Thermal Works is looking for someone to join our team to help us move the needle towards sustainable change. Are you ready to join the journey?

Requirements

CPA preferred, or equivalent technical accounting expertise.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
Strong experience with U.S. GAAP reporting.
Proven success playing a key role in a full-cycle ERP implementation (e.g., Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP S/4HANA, or similar).
Manufacturing industry experience is a plus.
Experience transitioning from internally prepared financial statements to reviewed or audited financials.
Familiarity with shared services or outsourced accounting models.
Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
Self-motivated, strategic, collaborative, and highly organized.
Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
Team-oriented, with sound judgment and a willingness to give and receive constructive feedback.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a global accounting organization across multiple regions and legal entities.
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and local statutory reporting requirements.
Develop accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls across global operations to minimize risk.
Manage intercompany accounting, consolidations, foreign currency transactions, and global reconciliations.
Lead controllership and accounting activities for international construction projects, including coordination with joint venture partners.
Partner with external accounting firms to optimize tax-advantaged strategies and support tax compliance across a multi-state and international platform.
Partner with IT, external consultants, and business stakeholders to define system requirements, accounting workflows, reporting structures, and control frameworks.
Lead chart of accounts redesign, process mapping, data migration validation, user acceptance testing (UAT), and post-go-live stabilization.
Identify opportunities to automate manual accounting processes and enhance financial visibility through system improvements.
Establish scalable financial reporting and dashboard capabilities within the ERP environment.
Ensure the accurate preparation of consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules.
Oversee external audits and coordinate with auditors across multiple jurisdictions.
Maintain and strengthen SOX and internal control compliance programs.
Monitor evolving accounting standards and assess their impact on the organization.
Support board, investor, lender, and executive reporting requirements.
Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Procurement, and Operations to improve financial processes and strengthen business insights.
Support M&A integration activities, including accounting alignment and systems integration.
Provide leadership in building scalable infrastructure to support international expansion.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, accuracy, and accountability.