Manager, North America Finance

Xylem ist ein Fortune 500 Wassertechnologieunternehmen mit global 23.000 Mitarbeitenden in über 100 Ländern und einer Mission: unseren Kunden durch innovative Technologielösungen und unser Fachwissen bei der Lösung von Wasserproblemen und -herausforderungen zu helfen. Wir sind der weltweit führende Anbieter effizienter, innovativer und nachhaltiger Wassertechnologien, die dafür sorgen, dass unser Wasser nachhaltig genutzt, optimal verwaltet, erhalten und wiederverwendet wird. The Manager, North America Finance is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and effectiveness of financial reporting and accounting processes for the North America Dewatering business. Based in Charlotte, NC, this role operates within a hybrid work environment (3 days per week in-office). This role partners closely with the Senior Finance Manager, Operations Leadership, Manufacturing teams, and business leaders to provide financial oversight, support forecasting and planning activities, drive operational insights, and ensure financial data is accurate and scalable in preparation for ongoing ERP transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate brings a strong accounting and controllership foundation, experience in manufacturing or operational finance environments, advanced SAP knowledge, and the ability to partner effectively across the organization while maintaining strong financial discipline.

Location: Charlotte, NC Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days/week in office) Travel: Approximately 10% within North America

Manager, North America Finance Responsibilities:

• Supports the overall branch forecast and budget process through understanding of market trends, revenue, margins, expenses, projects, investments, headcount, etc. ensuring clear understanding of all variances and critical evaluation of input.
• Drive business and financial insights into the sales and operations team through data and analytics.
• Lead and monitor weekly bottoms up sales forecasting across the branch network and partner with management and manufacturing to understand delays and mitigation plans.
• Support overall coordination and execution of subdivision and branch PL’s and assist management in understanding variances YoY, vs budget, and vs model branch.
• Provide weekly status update to senior leadership on financial results and comparisons to latest estimates and forecasts.
• Work closely with CI Leadership and provide savings guidance guidelines and present Productivity results to Senior Leadership.
• Support monthly regional business reviews.
• Implement standard processes and procedures to ensure data integrity and completeness.
• Ad hoc analysis as needed by management.
• Assist with month end close.
• Participate in upcoming ERP implementations.

Manager, North America Finance Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
• Minimum 4 years of accounting, controllership, or operational finance experience.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, month-end close, general accounting, financial controls, and reporting processes.
• Experience working within SAP in a finance or accounting capacity.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, industrial, or multi-site business environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Proven ability to investigate financial issues, identify root causes, and drive resolution.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Manufacturing finance, plant finance, or controller experience.
• Experience with inventory accounting, accounts receivable, and working capital management.
• ERP implementation, system conversion, or finance transformation experience.
• Power BI experience.
• Oracle and OneStream experience.
• Financial modeling and planning experience.

XL... DOES NOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.

The estimated salary range for this position is $120,000 to $145,000 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.

Werden Sie Teil des globalen Xylem-Teams und gestalten Sie innovative Technologielösungen mit, die die Nutzung, Verfügbarkeit, den Schutz und die nachhaltige Verwendung von Wasser sicherstellen. Unsere Produkte kommen in der öffentlichen Versorgung, der Industrie, im Wohnbereich und in gewerblichen Gebäuden zum Einsatz – mit dem Ziel, intelligente Maschinen, Anlagen, Messsysteme, Netzwerktechnologien und fortschrittliche Analysen für Wasser-, Strom- und Gasversorger sowie die Industrie bereitzustellen. Arbeiten Sie mit uns an einer Welt, in der die aktuellen und kommenden Wasserherausforderungen mit Kreativität und Engagement gelöst werden und in der Inklusion und Zugehörigkeit als Treiber für Innovation erkannt werden, um unsere Wettbewerbsfähigkeit weltweit zu stärken.

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 affirmative 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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