Controller

Watts Water•Hutchinson, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This seasoned accounting and finance leader, as part of the Watts Applied Solutions finance team, will lead the finance and accounting function supporting Superior Boiler's manufacturing operations. The Controller will partner closely with plant leadership to drive financial performance through accurate accounting, strong internal controls, compliance, strategic decision support, process improvement, and effective cost management. This role will also collaborate closely with the corporate controllership group and internal and external auditors to support regulatory and Company requirements. This position has direct reports. This position reports to the Sr Director Finance, Watts Applied Solutions. This role is onsite and is based at our Superior Boiler location in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive finance/controllership experience in large, highly complex manufacturing environments, including experience within a public company.
Strong expertise in Percentage-of-Completion (POC) accounting.
In-depth knowledge of SOX regulations and internal control frameworks.
Experience with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Strong understanding of GAAP, financial performance drivers, accounting principles, internal controls, and financial systems.
Strong background in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence strategic outcomes.
Excellent presentation, time management, collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivot tables, and the ability to effectively manipulate and organize large amounts of data.
Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete required background checks and pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred.
CPA or CMA certification preferred.
Experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and ERP implementations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee the finance and accounting function to support plant operations and corporate objectives.
Establish and maintain financial policies, internal controls, and compliance processes.
Provide financial analysis, forecasts, and reporting to support business and executive decision-making.
Partner with plant and business leadership on pricing, investments, profitability, and cost management.
Enhance budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes.
Ensure statutory reporting and regulatory compliance.
Develop financial models to evaluate new opportunities, investments, and partnerships.
Align financial tools, reporting, and processes with operational needs.
Promote cross-functional collaboration across Finance, Operations, and other business functions.
Review general ledger account reconciliations and journal entries, ensuring appropriate support and documentation are maintained and issues are resolved promptly, including warranty accruals, inventory excess and obsolescence, and inventory capitalized variances.
Implement and monitor financial reporting controls to support SOX compliance.
Assess financial and compliance risks, identify areas of non-compliance, and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
Drive continuous improvement of financial processes and controls to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and accuracy.
Create and maintain documentation for process and business changes and standard operating procedures related to end-to-end financial processes, including review and reconciliation of associated general ledger accounts.
Provide 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.
Monitor relevant legal, tax, and regulatory changes and trends; identify emerging risks and opportunities and provide recommendations to management.
Oversee project accounting for open projects, including profitability reporting and review; partner with the business to support timely billing and appropriate revenue recognition based on required milestones and performance obligations.
Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by the Sr Director Finance, Watts Applied Solutions or Company management.
Demonstrate accountability, integrity, transparency, and continuous improvement in the execution of financial responsibilities and business partnership.