Strategic Technical Accounting Leader - GAAP and Revenue

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

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.