Manager Financial Reporting

Xylem; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; CAD 193,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Xylem, a Fortune 500 global water solutions leader, seeks a Manager of Financial Reporting to lead regional reporting across the United States, Canada, and Latin America, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements. The role partners with finance leaders to drive process improvements and internal controls.

The position is hybrid (in office at least 3x per week) and based in our Charlotte, NC office, with responsibilities spanning cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA designation.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including public accounting and/or large public company.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the region.
• Collaborate with Global technical accounting on new guidance and implementation.
• Advise on technical accounting matters including restructurings, hedge accounting, leases, and legal matters.
• Coordinate with FP&A, legal, treasury and operations to ensure accurate reporting.
• Provide training on accounting and reporting topics to regional teams.
• Drive process improvement and standardization of regional reporting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA designation

Tools

OneStream

Oracle

SAP

Job description

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 Manager, Financial Reporting is responsible for the preparation, accuracy, and timeliness of internal and external financial reporting across the United States, Canada, and Latin America (collectively, the “region”). This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and internal control standards while partnering closely with finance, accounting, and business leaders across the organization.

Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Manager will provide technical accounting guidance, lead regional reporting activities, support audit and compliance initiatives, and develop a high-performing financial reporting team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA with a strong foundation in financial reporting, technical accounting, SEC reporting, and process improvement who enjoys collaborating across a global organization.

This is a hybrid position (in office at least 3x per week) based in our Charlotte, NC office.

FINANCIAL REPORTING MANAGER CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide oversight and review of the region’s monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reporting forms that are used to complete Xylem’s SEC filings.

• Partner with Xylem’s Global technical accounting team to assess the impact of new accounting guidance and ensure applicable requirements are properly implemented by regional businesses.

• Review and advise the region’s accounting and operational finance teams on technical accounting matters as they arise, including restructuring, hedge accounting, legal matters and leases.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as FP&A, legal, treasury, and operational finance, to ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Prepare and provide training on various accounting and reporting topics to the region’s accounting and operational finance teams.

• Drive continuous improvement and standardization of the region’s reporting processes.

• Partner with Xylem’s compliance team to strengthen internal controls and support Sarbanes Oxley compliance.

• Supervise, develop and mentor two financial reporting staff.

• Liaise with internal and external audit as they conduct reviews within the region.

• Perform special projects and analyses as needed.

FINANCIAL REPORTING MANAGER QUALIFICATIONS** :**

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.

• CPA designation.

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including experience within public accounting and/or a large public company environment.

• Strong knowledge of:

• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across functions and levels of the organization.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred:

• Experience with financial reporting and consolidation tools such as OneStream.

• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle and/or SAP.

• Experience supporting SOX compliance and internal control frameworks.

• Prior leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring, and developing team members.

Xylem does not provide sponsorship for this role.

The estimated salary range for this position is $140,000 to $160,000 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, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.

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.

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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, 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 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 Affluent 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!

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