Manager, Technical Accounting

Posted:
8/5/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Morrisville, North Carolina, United States ⋅ North Carolina, United States ⋅ Illinois, United States ⋅ Charlotte, North Carolina, United States ⋅ Morton Grove, Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Accounting

Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! 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.

We’re Hiring for a Manager, Technical Accounting! 

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 Manager-Technical Accounting Provide U.S. GAAP accounting and reporting guidance to the Evoqua North America finance team, as well as central ownership of accounting for complex areas including revenue recognition, purchase accounting and restructuring. Work closely with the Accounting, Finance, Legal and Tax functions to support monthly and quarterly close requirements.

 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.   

  • Provide technical guidance on complex matters concerning GAAP requirements, acting as a key technical accounting liaison for the Evoqua North America businesses.
  • Work with Xylem’s Corporate Technical Accounting Group to develop and implement policies and procedures required to address new accounting guidance review/maintain Evoqua North America specific accounting policies.
  • Interface with Evoqua North America’s legal, sales and finance functions to determine the accounting/financial implications of new customer contracts.
  • Oversee the review of customer contracts and ensure proper revenue recognition treatment.
  • Bring a process improvement mindset to the accounting function, including identifying opportunities to automate, streamline and improve processes.
  • Advise Evoqua North America’s Financial Planning and Analysis group on the accounting implications of proposed programs/transactions.
  • Provide training on technical accounting topics to members of Evoqua North America’s finance team.
  • Liaise with internal and external auditors regarding technical accounting matters.
  • Perform special projects and analyses as assigned by the Evoqua Assistant Controller
  • Prepare and review data utilized in Xylem’s regulatory filings with the SEC including Form 10Qs and Form 10Ks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in accounting and/or finance.  CPA required. 
  • Minimum of 5 - 7 years’ experience in Public Accounting firm and/or Controller’s functions of a major international Company.  Combination of both a plus.
  • 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, SAP, CoStar, Visual Lease and Workiva a plus.

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.

Salary range:

$105,000.00 - $189,000.00

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We embrace diversity and prioritize our employees' well-being through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment. 

 

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation