Finance Manager (Water Safety & Control)

The Company Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast-growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow. Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions. Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe.

About the role

The Finance Manager, reporting into the Finance Director, is responsible for delivering the monthly financials and forecasts. Assisting in the long-term / short-term financial performance and overall strategic initiatives of the Water Safety & Control business unit which delivers annualized sales in excess of $500 million. This role will be based in our Paso Robles, CA facility with primarily onsite expectations (3-4 days/week in office) and some hybrid flexibility. Relocation assistance available with additional onsite flexibility for those relocating to the area.

Key Accountabilities

• Executes month-end close and forecast, deep diving financial results to understand variances to prior forecast and budget.
• Communicates financial performance, forecast commitments to BU GM and Leadership Team.
• Helps set L2 review agenda with BU Leadership Team.
• Partners with Operations and Supply Chain to manage inventory levels, maximizing existing footprint.
• Provides regular visibility on slow-moving, E&O inventory.
• Works with the Director of Finance and GM in establishment of Strategic Plan initiatives and financials, including Budget.
• Partners closely with Commercial Team to set orders and sales forecast. Walks orders performance to understand changes in market and price vs. share gain/loss from strategic initiatives.
• Publishes labor productivity and other variable-spend reporting weekly. Helps course correct when off of target.
• Ensures compliance with US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, Corporate policies and procedures and local statutory requirements, including annual full physical inventory and capital spend requirements.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance.
• MBA, CMA, CPA a plus.
• 5+ Years progressive experience in financial functions within a manufacturing or supply chain company.
• Audit experience a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to educate & coach both finance and non-finance professionals.
• Thorough knowledge of MS Office Suite and ERP systems, D365 & Tableau a plus.
• Excellent organizational, planning, leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Initiative-taking with an ability to thrive in a challenging environment.
• Operates with a continuous improvement mindset, challenging status quo.

Capabilities And Success Factors

• Business Insight – Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.
• Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Pay

Competitive Salary - $124,000-170,000 Total Rewards and Benefits: Competitive Salary, Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance, Matching 401(k) Contribution, Health Savings Account, Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure), 12 Paid Holidays, Annual Bonus Eligibility, Educational Reimbursement, Matching Gift Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!