Plant Controller

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We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation—and we have a dynamic future ahead.

• Oversee financial controls processes for the PVI/Watts Applied Solutions business.
• Collaborate with the accounting and finance team, providing controls guidance and expertise.
• Work with leaders to identify and measure ways for improving accounting controls processes and procedures.
• Ensure the development and maintenance of accurate standard costs.
• Analyze capital investment requests and ensure appropriate returns on investment while managing risks.
• 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.
• Ensure a strong system of internal controls exists and is properly monitored and managed while making controls improvements.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures as necessary.
• 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.
• Oversee 3rd Party sales and use tax program to ensure completeness and compliance with states.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors.
• Assists corporate Accounting, Legal, Treasury, Tax departments with requests for information and supporting documentation as needed.
• Identify and manage financial risks, implementing strategies to mitigate them.

This position will have 6-8 direct reports.

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance.
• 10 years of experience in a managerial and/or leadership role in finance or accounting for a manufacturing company.
• Thorough knowledge of financial performance drivers, accounting principles, procedures and systems with a solid understanding of accounting and accounting controls.
• Demonstrated ability to research, organize, and summarize data to prepare reports, financial journal entries, and financial analysis.
• Proven ability to introduce and implement fresh ideas including process improvements.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interface and work effectively with various members of leadership both within the Watts Applied Solutions businesses as well as Corporate.

• CPA or MBA preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems is required; SAP, Epicor, Glovia and/or QAD preferred.
• Experience with Hyperion is preferred.

• Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
• Punctuality and dependability.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
• Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs:
  Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

While performing the job duties, you will be working on-site at a manufacturing facility and will perform the majority of your duties in an office environment. You may, at times,…