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.

The Role:

Responsible for leading financial compliance and the maintenance of a strong control environment for Evoqua Americas (“the Region”). Offer training, provide guidance, and ensure compliance with Xylem’s Control Frameworks. Conduct compliance reviews, and work with local units to improve their control environment where needed.

A successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and highly motivated professional capable of working in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with various business stakeholders in administering the day-to-day operation of Xylem’s Global Finance program.   

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Evaluate internal controls within the Evoqua Americas’ operations and assist with control design and implementation. Offer guidance and establish best practices across the various divisions and the shared service organization.
• Share updates to the Xylem Control Framework/Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)requirements as needed. Provide cross-functional eduation and communication on related topics.
• Ensure control documentation (narratives, risk and control matrices, etc.) is properly maintained.
• Monitor and report compliance of financial controls, including reporting of other key performance and risk indicators.
• Plan, prepare, and carry out Compliance reviews for select units within the Region. Reviews can cover the following: SOX reviews, balance sheet reviews, and revenue recognition practices as applicable.
• Assist management with identifying a remediation plan and follow-up on compliance review findings to make sure units have closed out issues identified.
• Liaise with internal and external audit as they conduct reviews within the region.  Work with local teams to prepare for an efficient and open audit and raise concerns in a timely manner to ensure appropriate management response. 
• Work closely with Regional accounting leaders and local business unit finance leads to help close gaps identified via internal & external audit Reviews.  Track findings and documentation addressing remediation.
• Cultivate working relationships with finance, information technology, audit and third-party stakeholders.
• Assist with ad hoc tasks related to compliance as needed. 
• Lead or participate in special improvement projects or assignments within finance area and especially within the compliance area.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Comply with Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct
• Observe occupational safety and accident prevention regulations.
• Establish a positive & collaborative atmosphere in the company.

Key Competencies:

• Building acumen

• Finance project management

• Business partnership

• Influencing

• Continuous improvement mindset

• Inspiring accountability

• Cross-boundary collaboration
• Intelligent risk management

Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required; a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master’s degree in an audit/compliance discipline would be considered a plus.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or other designation preferred
• 8+ years of accounting/audit/compliance experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing at least one direct report
• Experience in US GAAP and SOX/Internal Controls
• Ability to adapt to change quickly
• Ability to work with people from many different departments
• Ability to communicate well with others
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and OneStream skills
• SAP Experience a plus

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Salary range:

$91,500.00 - $164,500.00

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.