Director of Accounting, Americas Accounting Center

Xylem

Job Location:

Charlotte, VT - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 175000 - 195000

Posted on: 7 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 23000 employees operating in over 150 countries Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the worlds most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

The Director of Accounting Americas Accounting Center leads a highperforming regional accounting and shared services organization responsible for delivering accurate timely and compliant financial results across the Americas portfolio. This role owns the monthly and quarterly close processes financial integrity under U.S. GAAP the SOX control environment and endtoend operational accounting activities.

Partnering closely with Corporate Controllership FP&A Tax Treasury and Business Unit leadership the Director drives process excellence standardization and continuous improvement while enabling growth and scalability across North America. This leader plays a critical role in strengthening internal controls enhancing service delivery and leading transformation initiativesincluding ERP implementationsacross multiple geographies and time zones.

This role follows a hybrid work schedule based out of our Charlotte NC office with an inoffice presence three days per week.

Responsibilities:

Leadership & People Management

Lead and develop a geographically diverse accounting team across multiple levels
Provide performance management coaching and talent development
Align staffing models with business growth and workload demands

Process Excellence & Transformation

Lead accounting process improvements and SAP implementation initiatives
Establish standardized workflows documentation and quality controls
Drive continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma and datadriven practices

Stakeholder Partnership & Service Delivery

Act as primary accounting operations partner to business units
Build strong internal relationships to enhance service delivery
Communicate performance risks and improvement initiatives; manage issue escalation

Audit & Governance

Partner with internal and external auditors on regional reviews
Maintain audit readiness and address findings in a timely manner

Qualifications

Education & Certification

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (required)

Experience

1015 years of progressive accounting or controllership experience
Proven leadership experience within a multientity regional organization and/or shared services or accounting center environment
Handson experience with ERP transformations (e.g. SAP migration S/4HANA or equivalent)
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX / internal control frameworks
Experience operating in a Lean Six Sigma or shared services model preferred

Skills & Capabilities

Strong crossfunctional collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across departments and geographies
Clear confident communicator with the ability to influence at senior levels
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and OneStream
SAP experience strongly preferred

Why Xylem

We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. Our benefits include:

Paid parental leave maternity support and fertility benefits

Flexibility and hybrid work options where applicable

Health dental and vision insurance from day one

Emotional health and wellness programs and Volunteer program (Watermark)

Paid time off (PTO)/Flexible time off (FTO) and paid holidays

Career development advancement tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness

Generous retirement savings plan with company contribution

Employee recognition and discount programs

Ready to grow your career while making a difference Join a team that values your skills supports your development and empowers you to help solve global water challenges.

The estimated salary range for this position is $175000 to $195000 plus 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 401(k) with company contribution paid time off paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.

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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 inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

At Xylem youll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our 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 Xylems transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation

Required Experience:

Director