Komatsu Southwest · 1 day ago
Financial Controller
Hatfield, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expKomatsu is a leading company in the construction and heavy equipment industry, seeking a Financial Controller to lead all accounting and controllership functions for a construction equipment dealer. The role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and regulatory compliance while partnering with various departments to translate business activities into reliable financial outcomes.
Machinery
Responsibilities
Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and consistency
Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Lead balance sheet integrity, including reconciliations, reserves, and judgmental estimates
Explain financial results and variances to Finance leadership with clarity and credibility
Oversee all general accounting functions including GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, inventory, payroll accounting, and revenue recognition
Ensure proper accounting for construction equipment sales, rentals, parts, service, and long-term contracts
Maintain disciplined accounting for inventory valuation, warranty reserves, depreciation, and impairment
Establish scalable processes as the business grows or changes
Design, implement, and maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting
Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and external audit requirements
Act as primary liaison for external auditors and internal audit activities
Support tax compliance activities in partnership with Tax (income, sales/use, property)
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing accounting team
Set clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards
Drive continuous improvement through process automation, documentation, and standardization
Build bench strength and succession within the accounting organization
Partner with FP&A to ensure clean handoffs between actuals, forecasts, and planning
Collaborate with Operations and Sales to ensure accounting reflects operational reality
Support system implementations and enhancements (ERP, reporting tools, controls)
Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on accounting implications of business decisions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA required
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including controllership or senior accounting leadership
Experience in a complex, asset-intensive business (construction, manufacturing, distribution, or similar)
Deep knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
Proven experience leading month-end close in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience in construction equipment, heavy machinery, or dealer-based business models
ERP implementation or optimization experience (S/4HANA or similar strongly preferred)
Experience partnering with FP&A and operational leaders
Prior experience in a multi-location or multi-entity environment
Benefits
Industry competitive wages
Day 1 Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Benefits
Employee discounts to Ford, GMC, Disney, AT&T, Verizon and more
Employee recognition, career development opportunities, and excellent job security
Company
Komatsu Southwest
Komatsu Southwest is the exclusive distributor for Komatsu off-road equipment in New Mexico and West Texas.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase