Sr. 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.

As the Senior Corporate Accountant, you will report to the Financial Reporting Manager. You will prepare, maintain, monitor and improve all aspects of corporate accounting, including all journal entries and balance sheet reconciliation as part of monthly corporate close, SEC quarterly reporting with supporting documentation, internal quarterly reporting, intercompany invoicing, budgeting and strategic planning, financial analysis and special research projects as requested.

This role is hybrid and is based in North Andover, MA.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• Financial statement close and analysis for Corporate headquarters entity, tracking financial performance against budget and forecast.
• Accurately prepare monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations for the corporate general ledger.
• Maintain and prepare multiple Corporate allocation invoices to intercompany counterparties.
• Preparation of the 10-Q and 10-K documents, earnings releases and disclosures for the quarterly and annual financial filings in accordance with GAAP and SEC regulations including the preparation of documentation and support.
• Calculate the stock-based compensation expense globally, for multiple types of awards, and maintaining intercompany allocations using Equity Edge (E
• TRADE) to run multiple types of reports and calculations.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of process improvements as appropriate, to simplify, standardize and streamline reporting.
• Assist in technical accounting projects including the treatment of accounting issues, implementation of new accounting standards and compliance.
• Maintain established internal control policies to ensure compliance with documented accounting policies and procedures.
• Help manage the audit process conducted by external and internal auditors providing documentation and process walkthroughs when requested.
• Assist with special projects including goodwill & intangible assessments, training, system upgrades and acquisitions as requested including assistance to FP&A, Treasury, and Investor Relation functions with ad-hoc projects as needed.

Qualifications

General Applicable Company Competencies

Working Conditions :

While performing the job duties, you will be working in an office environment. You will be required to work in the office at the North Andover, MA location three days per week (Monday - Wednesday) and can work remotely two days per week (Thursday, and Friday).

Physical Requirements : Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to :

Nothing in this job description restricts Watts' right to assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, or change the working hours / conditions for this position at any time. This position is "at will," which means that either the employee or Watts may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason.

The expected salary range for this position is $92,000-103,000 yearly. Actual compensation will be dependent upon individual skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws.

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Watts in it for you :

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

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.