Site Controller

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.

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.

What we do:

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.​

Watts is seeking a seasoned accounting and finance leader with extensive manufacturing industry expertise to collaborate with plant leadership. The Controller will be pivotal in driving results and optimizing financial performance through accurate accounting records, robust internal controls, compliance, strategic decision-making, process improvements, and effective cost management. This role supports our Watts Applied Solutions business and involves close collaboration with the corporate controllership group, internal and external auditors, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

This position offers significant growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding facility, providing a chance to make a substantial impact.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee a finance and accounting function to support plant operations and corporate objectives.
• Create and sustain financial policies, internal controls, and compliance processes.
• Provide financial analysis, forecasts, and reports for executive decisions.
• Collaborate with leadership on pricing, investments, and profitability.
• Enhance budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes.
• Ensure statutory reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Create financial models to assess new opportunities and partnerships.
• Align financial tools with operational needs.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration globally.
• Review general ledger account reconciliations and journal entries, ensuring proper support and documentation are maintained and issues are resolved promptly (e.g., warranty accruals, inventory E&O, inventory capitalized variances).
• Implement and monitor financial reporting controls for SOX compliance.
• Assess risks to spot non-compliance areas and create mitigation strategies.
• Continuously improve financial processes and controls for better efficiency and effectiveness.
• Create and manage documentation for process and business changes as well as standard operating procedures related to end-to-end financial processes, ensuring the review and reconciliation of the associated GL accounts.
• Offer training and guidance to personnel on SOX compliance and internal control procedures.
• Compile and present reports on SOX compliance status, audit findings, and remediation plans to senior management.
• Continuously monitor legal, tax, and regulatory changes and trends to ensure compliance and proactively identify emerging opportunities and risks, providing recommendations to management.
• Conduct project accounting for open projects, report and review profitability; collaborate with the business to ensure timely billing and appropriate revenue recognition based on required milestones and performance obligations.

Management:

This position will have 6-8 direct reports.

You Have:

• BS/BA in Business, Finance or Accounting. MBA
• CPA/CMA certification preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance/controllership experience in large, highly complex manufacturing plants, public corporations.
• In-depth knowledge of SOX regulations and internal controls frameworks.
• Experience with Section 404 Sarbanes-Oxley is required.
• A strong understanding of GAAP, financial performance drivers, accounting principles, internal controls and financial systems is required.
• Strong background in financial planning, analysis, and reporting
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence strategic outcomes
• Experience with Epicor, Glovia, SAP S4 Hana and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) is beneficial.
• Excellent presentation, time management, collaboration, interpersonal and communication skills is required.
• Advanced Excel skills including: vlookup, sumifs, pivot tables, ability to effectively manipulate and organize large amounts of data.
• Experience with ERP implementation and M&A is a plus.

*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

*WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work in office environment or Work in a manufacturing environment
• May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.
• Travel Required: ~15%

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Watts in it for you:

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.