Manager, North America Finance

About this role

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

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.

XYLEM 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.

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Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have t

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