Senior Corporate Accountant

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.

The Watts Water Technologies family of companies designs and manufactures valves and drains and related products that promote the comfort and safety of people and the quality, conservation and control of water used in commercial, residential, industrial, and municipal applications. Everything we design is made to keep the Earth's most precious resource safer, cleaner, and more useful for our customers.

As the Senior Corporate Accountant, you will work onsite and report to the Financial Reporting Manager. You will improve all aspects of operational accounting, including monthly close, budgeting and strategic planning, and financial analysis.

You Will

Preparation of the 10-Q and 10-K documents, earnings releases and disclosures for the quarterly and annual financial filings with the SEC. Financial statement close and analysis for Corporate headquarters entity, tracking financial performance against budget and forecast.Assist in technical accounting projects including the treatment of accounting issues, implementation of new accounting standards and compliance.Accurately prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations for the corporate general ledger. Calculate the stock-based compensation expense globally, for multiple types of awards, and maintaining intercompany allocations. Will use Equity Edge (E*TRADE) to run multiple types of reports and calculations.Maintain and invoice multiple Corporate allocations to intercompany counterpartiesHelp manage the audit process conducted by external and internal auditors.

You Have

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance5+ years accounting experience with experience in large, multi-national, public corporationsCPA designation preferredPrevious General Ledger experienceProficiency with excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets and perform complex functions).Industry experience with SEC reporting experienceExperience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), and major ERP systemsHigh level of analytic and quantitative skills

What’s In It For You

People-First Culture – Enriching and caring for people is at the core of who we are; this includes executing our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, and providing our employees with meaningful career growth opportunities, a positive and safe work environment, and affirmation that they are heard, valued, and respected. 401K PlanFlexible PTO & Generous Paid HolidaysEducational AssistanceVariety of Medical plan options – choose the one that is right for you!Sustainability – One of Newsweek’s Top 400 of “America’s Most Responsible Companies” for sustainability performance, three years running.

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 30 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 both office and manufacturing environment. May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.

Watts In It For You

Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experienceComprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefitsFamily building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave10 paid holidays and Paid Time OffContinued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursementAdditional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programsLearn 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.