Controller

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We’re Hiring for a Controller!

If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today!  Xylem, Inc. is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues.  We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions.  At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark!

THE ROLE: The Controller is responsible for leading the site in financial reporting and compliance aspects. Position is a key contributor to Applied Water success, this includes implementation and direction of financial controls, adherence to accounting policies and practices, leading audit process, early identification of cost variances and for recommendation and implementation of plans to reduce or eliminate waste as well as regular monitoring of the health of the company.

We offer a full benefits package to include Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried positions, health, dental, vision, investment savings plan, and additional miscellaneous benefits.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:  To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Direct the accounting functions including general accounting and cost accounting
• Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing activities in strict adherence to close schedule
• Contract reviews and ASC 606 revenue recognition compliance/testing
• Work directly with Shared Services Record to Report team to ensure all journal entries are correctly recorded
• Ensures integrity of all compliance, internal and external reporting and coordination with Xylem financial organizations and in line with US-GAAP and Local-GAAP and local legal requirements.
• Drives Sarbanes-Oxley planning, coordination, site reviews and testing while working in conjunction with Xylem Internal Audit, internal auditors and external auditors
• Assess current talent and determine staffing levels and strategic plans for talent development and succession planning
• Develops and/or administers functional objectives, financial policies and procedures, and SOX compliance
• Provides leadership and motivation by establishing clear objectives, communicating specific performance feedback, and giving timely and thorough performance reviews
• Drive continuous improvement in terms of cost of finance as well as performance level.  Meet yearly budget/forecast goals in quantitative measures

QUALIFICATIONS**:**

• BS/BA Accounting or Finance.  MBA or relevant advanced degree highly preferred. CPA and/or CMA certifications would be a plus.

• 10+ years’ relevant financial experience, with 5+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.  Experience must also include a strong focus on financial planning, reporting and analysis in a manufacturing environment along with a demonstrated command of general and operational accounting, specifically Corporate, Legal and Regulatory requirements, cost accounting, project accounting (where appropriate) and day-to-day operational support.

• Additional experience in managing Sarbanes Oxley Compliance and operations planning

• Technical skills in Finance & knowledge in US-GAAP:

• Cost accounting and financial analytics with ability to drive into details and “forensic accounting” as necessary

• Must have strong communication, organizational and analytical skills with expert proficiency in MS Office

• ERP Implementation experience and financial systems orientation is strongly preferred.

• Time management and organizational skills

• Planning and preparation

• Proactive basis communication

• Sense of urgency towards meeting deadlines and resolving open issues is key

• Some travel to each site is required

• This role is viewed as a key pipeline role and the successful candidate must be looking for continued career progression

• Candidate should be a self-starter and highly motivated. Motivation to grow within Xylem is a must

• Strong ethical standards are expected.

• Ability to think creatively, highly-driven and self-motivated

The estimated salary range at this professional level is $115,000 to $161,000 plus bonus.   Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range.  At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, Wellness programs, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.

At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG).  Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace.  Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.

Join the global Xylem team today!  Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the world’s water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor, and return water to the environment, in public utility, industrial, residential, and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities.

Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position.  Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.  Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.