Controller – Utility Services Americas Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Controller

• Utility Services Americas Controller
• Utility Services Americas
  remote type
  Hybrid
  locations
  Charlotte, North Carolina
  Morrisville
• Perimeter Park
  Morrisville, North Carolina (Office)
  time type
  Full time
  posted on
  Posted Today
  job requisition id
  R42162
  Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day.

As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world’s most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

The Role:

The Controller will maintain central ownership of accounting for the Utility Services business. Additionally, this position will serve as the key contact point for reporting results to the Americas Accounting Team, the Water Solutions and Services “WSS” Finance Team, as well as Xylem Corporate. The role will also serve as a resource for

U.S. GAAP

accounting and reporting guidance to the WSS finance team. This position will work closely with the Accounting, Finance, Legal and Tax functions to support monthly and quarterly close requirements.

Responsibilities:

Support the monthly, quarterly and year-end accounting close processes and preparation of Financial Statements in accordance with US GAAP.
Responsible for performing various financial control activities and financial reviews to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and compliance with laws and regulations.
Prepare monthly/quarterly reviews of financial information for Utility Services

• Americas to ensure that financial information is accurate and prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Work with the Utility Services Finance, SAP, and OneStream Systems Teams to ensure accurate reporting of results within Xylem’s ledger and consolidation systems.
Work with Xylem’s Corporate Technical Accounting Group to develop and implement policies and procedures required to address new accounting guidance.
Interface with Legal, Sales, and Finance functions, as well as the Xylem global Revenue Team to determine the accounting/financial implications of new customer contracts.
Advise the Utility Services and WSS Financial Planning and Analysis groups on the accounting implications of proposed programs/transactions.
Bring a process improvement mindset to the accounting function, including identifying opportunities to automate, streamline and improve processes.
Liaise with internal and external auditors.
Perform special projects and analyses as assigned by the WSS Controller

• Americas
  Prepare and review data utilized in Xylem’s regulatory filings with the SEC including Form 10Qs and Form 10Ks.

Assess current talent and determine staffing levels and strategic plans for talent development and succession planning

Key Competencies:

Continuous improvement mindset
Developing capability
Cross-boundary collaboration
Leading people & teams
Inspiring accountability

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting and/or finance. CPA is a plus
Minimum of 7

• 10 years’ experience in Public Accounting firm and/or Controller’s functions of a major international Company.

Combination of both a plus.
Must have a strong knowledge of United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
Supervisory experience required.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Manage multiple projects, and prioritize workload to meet deadlines. Problem-solving, and analytical skills. Computer skills necessary, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint). Knowledge of OneStream, Microsoft Dynamics AX, SAP, and Workiva a plus.
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Salary range:
$93,900.00

• $169,000.

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