Director of Finance & Accounting

Watts Water Technologies•Menomonee Falls, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Finance & Accounting will be a key business partner, leading the monthly/quarterly forecasting process, annual planning process, and 5-year Strategic Plan. This role is expected to work day-to-day with both the Senior Leadership team and Finance teams – analyzing results, identifying opportunities for improvements, developing strategy, analyzing potential acquisitions, and helping set the direction of the organization. As a pivotal member of our leadership team, you will provide strategic financial leadership, steer commercial decisions, work within a matrix organization with cross-functional boundaries, and optimize financial performance to achieve our business objectives. A key responsibility of the Director of Finance & Accounting will be to understand, quantify, measure and communicate value creation from company assets (i.e. new product development, lean production, market share penetration, staffing levels, etc.).

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or relevant professional certification is highly desirable.
CPA is a plus.
10+ years of experience in a senior finance management role in the industrial manufacturing industry.
Mature and proactive adeptness, with evidence of having worked as a true business partner to business leaders.
Understanding of real flow environment, product costing - experience with Lean Manufacturing.
Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
Strong experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis to support complex decision-making.
Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey financial insights to executive and non-financial stakeholders.
Proficiency in financial software and tools, including ERP systems, advanced Excel, and financial planning software.
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.

Nice To Haves

MBA or relevant professional certification is highly desirable.
CPA is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee all financial functions including general accounting, internal reporting and controls, planning, accounts receivable/payable, budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning.
Lead the monthly/quarterly forecasting process, annual planning process, and 5-year Strategic Plan for Bradley.
Oversee internal controls and company policies, month-end closing, intercompany transactions, journal entry review, balance sheet account reconciliations, and analyzing future earnings and expenses.
Work closely with Bradley Management Team to ensure continuous financial improvement to include new product development, market competitiveness, quality/safety systems, as well as new ventures and investments.
Direct the preparation of weekly projected P&L, quarterly Board update, and annual operating and capital budgets and cash flow projections.
Responsible for financial reporting to management team, parent company and Board.
Monitor and analyze the organization’s financial condition and performance.
Risk management including identification of key risks items and identification, implementation and evaluation of management and control procedures to control risk, (i.e. comprehensive insurance program, best practices, early warning through reporting).
Oversee pricing strategies, ensuring they balance profitability with market competitiveness and value proposition.
Drive improvements in financial reporting, KPI tracking, and performance metrics to enhance decision-making at all levels of the Bradley organization.
Lead financial modeling and scenario analysis for major initiatives, including new product launches, partnerships, and expansion into new markets.