Plant Controller

Description

• Oversee 3rd Party sales and use tax program to ensure completeness and compliance with states.
• Ensure the development and maintenance of accurate standard costs.
• Analyze capital investment requests and ensure appropriate returns on investment while managing risks.
• Oversee financial controls processes for the PVI/Watts Applied Solutions business.
• Monitor legal, tax and regulatory changes and trends to identify and implement necessary actions to secure continued compliance, while proactively identifying emerging opportunities and threats, making recommendations to management.
• Collaborate with the accounting and finance team, providing controls guidance and expertise.
• Assists corporate Accounting, Legal, Treasury, Tax departments with requests for information and supporting documentation as needed.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures as necessary.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors.
• Work with leaders to identify and measure ways for improving accounting controls processes and procedures.
• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
• Manage the inventory cycle count program, audit results, and ensure overall program compliance
• Ensure maintenance of accurate and complete financial records in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, GAAP, and Watts Accounting Policies and Procedures.
• Identify and manage financial risks, implementing strategies to mitigate them.
• Ensure a strong system of internal controls exists and is properly monitored and managed while making controls improvements.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to research, organize, and summarize data to prepare reports, financial journal entries, and financial analysis.
• Ability to physically move around the office and occasionally lift and carry light objects, such as office supplies, documents, or small equipment.
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
• 10 years of experience in a managerial and/or leadership role in finance or accounting for a manufacturing company.
• Adherence to Watts’ seven
• Thorough knowledge of financial performance drivers, accounting principles, procedures and systems with a solid understanding of accounting and accounting controls.
• cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.
• Ability to read documents and communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with management, coworkers, and third parties.
• Ability to remain seated/standing at a desk or workstation for extended periods.
• Ability to interface and work effectively with various members of leadership both within the Watts Applied Solutions businesses as well as Corporate.
• Punctuality and dependability.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers.
• Proven ability to introduce and implement fresh ideas including process improvements.
• Experience with ERP systems is required; SAP, Epicor, Glovia and/or QAD preferred.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods.
• Experience with Hyperion is preferred.
• CPA or MBA preferred.
• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance.

Benefits

• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance