Assistant Controller
A1R Water (NASDAQ: WATR – expected 2Q’26 IPO)
Remote (U.S.) | Periodic travel to Miami, Florida
About the Company
Operating at the intersection of technology and engineering, A1R Water designs and manufactures proprietary air-to-water systems that produce clean drinking water from atmospheric humidity. The company offers solutions ranging from consumer units to industrial-scale systems capable of supporting utility-scale water farms. A1R Water also operates water production and bottling facilities, delivering finished products to global partners including Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Inter Miami CF, and the Miami HEAT.
About the Role
The Assistant Controller will support the Global Controller in overseeing accounting operations for a soon-to-be publicly traded manufacturing company, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting under IFRS and SEC requirements. This role will help lead the close process, oversee key accounting areas including inventory and cost accounting, support financial reporting and SEC filings, research technical accounting matters, and assist in building a strong internal control environment. The ideal candidate combines public company and public accounting experience with strong technical accounting, reporting, and operational accounting capabilities.
Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting
- Assist in the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS
- Support the preparation of SEC filings, including 10-K, 10-Q, and related disclosures
- Research, interpret, and document technical accounting matters, including complex transactions and new accounting standards
- Draft and maintain accounting policies and memos in accordance with IFRS and regulatory guidance
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure appropriate accounting treatment for business initiatives
Close & Core Accounting Oversight
- Support and help lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation processes
- Review general ledger activity, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and balance sheet analyses
- Oversee key accounting areas such as fixed assets, leases, and capital expenditures
- Oversee and support inventory and cost accounting, including standard costing, COGS, overhead allocations, and variance analysis
- Support procure-to-pay and order-to-cash cycle oversight
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data across systems and reporting packages
Controls, Compliance & Audit
- Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of a robust SOX-compliant internal control framework
- Support external audits and act as a key point of contact for auditors
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master’s degree preferred
- Active CPA license required
- 6–8+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Public company experience required, including SEC reporting and SOX compliance
- Public accounting (Big 4 or equivalent) experience required
- Manufacturing industry experience preferred
- Demonstrated experience with financial reporting and technical accounting research
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and U.S. SEC reporting requirements, with a working knowledge of IFRS
- Experience with technical accounting (e.g., ASC 606, 842, 326)
- Proficiency with ERP systems; MS Dynamics 365 preferred
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting tools
- Ability to analyze complex data and present clear conclusions
Preferred Skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
- Proactive, solutions-oriented approach with a focus on continuous improvement