Manager, Technical Accounting

Xylem; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 91,500 - 164,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Health, dental and vision insurance

Investment savings plan and 401(k)

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer program – Xylem Watermark

Job summary

Xylem, Atlanta, seeks a Manager, Technical Accounting to provide U.S. GAAP guidance and own complex accounting areas like revenue recognition, purchase accounting, and restructurings.

You will partner with Corporate Technical Accounting, interface with legal, sales and finance to assess contract implications, oversee contract reviews, and lead acquisition integrations, including opening balance sheets and policy adoption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance required.
• CPA required.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in a public accounting firm and/or a controller function of a major international company; experience in both is a plus.
• Supervisor experience required.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple projects and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Knowledge of OneStream, SAP, CoStar, Visual Lease and Workiva is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide U.S. GAAP accounting guidance and act as the technical accounting liaison for Evoqua North America businesses.
• Collaborate with Corporate Technical Accounting Group to develop and implement policies and procedures addressing new accounting guidance.
• Interface with legal, sales and finance to determine accounting/financial implications of new contracts.
• Oversee review of customer contracts and ensure appropriate revenue recognition treatment.
• Identify process improvements to automate, streamline and improve accounting processes.
• Partner with Corporate Treasury, Tax and Legal on strategic initiatives like tax reorganizations and treasury investments.
• Advise FP&A on accounting implications of proposed programs and transactions.
• Manage accounting for business combinations, divestitures and other structural changes; oversee third-party advisors.
• Assist in integrating acquired businesses, including opening balance sheets and adoption of Xylem policies (purchase accounting).
• Serve as key contact for HR and Operational Finance on restructuring initiatives.
• Provide training on technical accounting topics to finance team.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors on technical accounting matters.
• Prepare and review data for regulatory filings (Forms 10‑Q and 10‑K).

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance

CPA

Tools

OneStream

SAP

CoStar

Visual Lease

Workiva

Job description

Manager, Technical Accounting

Provide U.S. GAAP accounting and reporting guidance to the Evoqua North America finance team, and hold central ownership of accounting for complex areas including revenue recognition, purchase accounting and restructuring.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on complex GAAP matters and serve as the key technical accounting liaison for Evoqua North America businesses.
• Work with Xylem’s Corporate Technical Accounting Group to develop and implement policies and procedures addressing new accounting guidance.
• Interface with legal, sales and finance functions to determine the accounting/financial implications of new customer contracts.
• Oversee review of customer contracts and ensure appropriate revenue recognition treatment.
• Apply a process‑improvement mindset to the accounting function, identifying opportunities to automate, streamline and improve processes.
• Partner with Corporate Treasury, Tax and Legal groups to support strategic initiatives such as tax reorganizations and treasury investment programs.
• Advise the Financial Planning and Analysis group on the accounting implications of proposed programs and transactions.
• Manage accounting for business combinations, divestitures and other structural changes, including oversight of third‑party advisors.
• Assist in integrating newly acquired businesses, including preparation of opening balance sheets and adoption of Xylem policies and procedures (purchase accounting).
• Serve as key contact for Human Resources and Operational Finance on restructuring and realignment initiatives.
• Provide training on technical accounting topics to members of the finance team.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors on technical accounting matters.
• Perform special projects and analyses assigned by the Evoqua Assistant Controller.
• Prepare and review data for Xylem’s regulatory filings with the SEC, including Forms 10‑Q and 10‑K.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance.
• CPA required.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in a public‑accounting firm and/or a controller function of a major international company; experience in both is a plus.
• Supervisor experience required.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple projects and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Knowledge of OneStream, SAP, CoStar, Visual Lease and Workiva is a plus.

Salary

Estimated salary range: $91,500 to $164,500 annually, plus bonus opportunities.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried positions.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Investment savings plan and 401(k) with company contribution.
• Wellness programs, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid volunteer program – Xylem Watermark.

Equal Opportunity

Xylem is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action workplace. Discrimination, harassment or retaliation of any kind is prohibited, including on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veterans’ status or other non‑merit factors.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, and Xylem will provide reasonable accommodations to enable those with disabilities, as required by law.