Manager Financial Reporting

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.

About the role

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

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.

Requirements

• 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:
  • U.S. GAAP
  • Financial statement preparation
  • SEC reporting requirements
• 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 Qualifications

• 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.

Pay

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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid time off (PTO)/Flexible time off (FTO) and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave, maternity support, and fertility benefits
• Flexibility and hybrid work options where applicable
• Emotional health and wellness programs
• Volunteer program (Watermark)
• Career development, advancement, tuition reimbursement, and student loan forgiveness
• Generous retirement savings plan with company contribution
• Employee recognition and discount programs

About Xylem

We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. Join a team that values your skills, supports your development, and empowers you to help solve global water challenges. 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. 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).