Manager, Technical Accounting

Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! 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 Role:

The Role:

Xylem seeks to hire a Technical Accounting Manager to join their Finance team. This position will be primarily responsible for providing technical analysis and reviewing revenue contracts for the global organization. This role works directly with senior accounting leadership, Legal, Sales, and product management to structure contracts, evaluate the executed documents, and prepare/document conclusions. This position will also actively engage in process improvement and future revenue automation activities across the company.

Responsibilities:

· Have an in depth knowledge of US GAAP, with a focus on revenue recognition rules for product, service and technology companies (ASC 606)

· Provide recommendations to legal and sales on how to appropriately structure sales contracts to avoid revenue recognition issues after execution

· Partner with Operations Finance to provide a view on future revenue timing, impacts of sales concessions, and the impacts from other negotiating inputs

· Evaluate final executed agreements and document accounting conclusions in technical memorandum

· Upload accounting conclusions and contract characteristics into the Company’s electronic contract management system (Salesforce/Appttus)

· Help lead the implementation of best practices for revenue team counterparts worldwide to scale business and global revenue expansion.

· Continuously improve the global accounting processes and procedures by identifying areas to streamline, automate or refine

· Partner with the accounting and reporting team to provide guidance on complex transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, impairments, restructuring, litigation, etc.

· Provide training on technical topics to finance teams within the segment

· Provide assistance with monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements

· Interface with both internal and external auditors in support of audit procedures

Qualifications:

· ASC 606 experience

· CPA required

· Ability to influence decisions based on expertise

· Proficient in Excel

· Public accounting experience preferred (“Big 4”Experience a plus)

· BA/BS in Accounting and/or Finance is required

· Problem-solving, analytical skills and the ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.

· Position requires high attention to detail and a desire for continuous improvement.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills and a professional attitude and demeanor working with the internal team.

· Strong organizational skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively, manage multiple projects, and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.

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Salary range:

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 diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.