Manager, Internal Audit

Xylem • Charlotte, NC

3d • $135,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Job Summary: The Manager, Internal Audit - Americas will assist with overseeing the execution of and development of work plans related to various internal audits including Anti-Corruption reviews, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SoX) and other compliance, financial and operational audits. This role will also manage internal audit resources, developing and coaching individuals on projects to ensure that objectives are consistently met and reaffirm the value of the internal audit function as a critical business partner.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, or Accounting is required; a Master’s of Business Administration or Master’s degree in an audit/compliance discipline would be considered a plus.
• At least one professional designation (CPA, CIA, CFE) or other equivalent designation is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of audit experience with an internationally recognized accounting firm and/or a large manufacturing enterprise is required with in-depth understanding of auditing Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong English communication skills, including written and spoken, is required.
• Attention to detail, strong multi-project management and business partnership skills are necessary.
• Previous team and project management experience is also required; experience managing at least one direct report is beneficial.
• 15% to 25% travel (sometimes international/overnight) is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s of Business Administration or Master’s degree in an audit/compliance discipline would be considered a plus.
• The ability to speak a second language (Spanish or Portuguese) is a plus.
• Workiva experience is a plus.
• Experience managing at least one direct report is beneficial.
• The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is highly motivated to grow his/her career within Xylem’s Operational Finance teams or at the Regional level.

Responsibilities

• Support in the preparation and execution of the annual audit plan.
• Lead and assist on various projects from planning through to completion across the Americas region (US, Canada and Latin America) and Enterprise that encompass areas of Sarbanes Oxley compliance, operational, financial and specialized audits.
• Review of Sarbanes Oxley site controls include assessment of control design, testing operating effectiveness of key controls, thorough completion and/or review of all work-paper testing and test plans, and recommending control improvements where applicable.
• Financial audits will include review and testing of key Balance Sheet accounts, financial reporting and other special projects.
• Operational audits include the evaluation of business process and procedures, identification of operational improvement areas, and recommendations of best practice and standardization.
• Other Compliance reviews include an assessment of Anti-Corruption practices in accordance with Corporate policies and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
• Develop and present quality audit reports with actionable and effective recommendations consistent with current operating practices. Subsequently evaluate the quality of actions proposed by management.
• Manage, coach, and develop extended team (indirect reports) by setting clear expectations for timely, high-quality, and professional audit execution, while fostering ongoing professional development and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Lead with integrity and be a valued business partner to Xylem’s business teams across the organization.
• Participation in Xylem’s Watermark volunteer activities.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager