Director of Accounting, Americas Accounting Center

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 Director of Accounting, Americas Accounting Center leads a high‐performing regional accounting and shared services organization responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial results across the Americas portfolio. This role owns the monthly and quarterly close processes, financial integrity under U.S. GAAP, the SOX control environment, and end‐to‐end operational accounting activities.Partnering closely with Corporate Controllership, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Business Unit leadership, the Director drives process excellence, standardization, and continuous improvement while enabling growth and scalability across North America. This leader plays a critical role in strengthening internal controls, enhancing service delivery, and leading transformation initiatives—including ERP implementations—across multiple geographies and time zones.This role follows a **hybrid work schedule**, based out of our **Charlotte, NC office, with an in‐office presence three days per week**.**Responsibilities:**Leadership & People Management* Lead and develop a geographically diverse accounting team across multiple levels* Provide performance management, coaching, and talent development* Align staffing models with business growth and workload demandsProcess Excellence & Transformation* Lead accounting process improvements and SAP implementation initiatives* Establish standardized workflows, documentation, and quality controls* Drive continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma and data‐driven practicesStakeholder Partnership & Service Delivery* Act as primary accounting operations partner to business units* Build strong internal relationships to enhance service delivery* Communicate performance, risks, and improvement initiatives; manage issue escalationAudit & Governance* Partner with internal and external auditors on regional reviews* Maintain audit readiness and address findings in a timely manner**Qualifications**Education & Certification* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)* Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (required)Experience* 10–15+ years of progressive accounting or controllership experience* Proven leadership experience within a multi‐entity regional organization and/or shared services or accounting center environment* Hands‐on experience with ERP transformations (e.g., SAP migration, S/4HANA, or equivalent)* Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX / internal control frameworks* Experience operating in a Lean, Six Sigma, or shared services model preferredSkills & Capabilities* Strong cross‐functional collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across departments and geographies* Clear, confident communicator with the ability to influence at senior levels* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and OneStream* SAP experience strongly preferredWe 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 The estimated salary range for this position is $175,000 to $195,000 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.#LI-RR1Werden 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! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation #J-18808-Ljbffr