Director, Technical Accounting

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.

The Director, Technical Accounting is a high-impact leadership role reporting to the Senior Director, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting. This position serves as a trusted advisor to finance and business leaders, providing technical accounting expertise on complex transactions while leading strategic initiatives that strengthen the company's global accounting and reporting capabilities. The role combines technical accounting leadership, SEC reporting support, and cross-functional project management in a dynamic multinational public-company environment.

Location: Charlotte, NC
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days/week in office)

Director, Technical Accounting Responsibilities:

• Research, analyze, and document complex technical accounting matters under U.S. GAAP, including preparation of clear, audit-ready accounting memoranda and position papers.
• Lead assigned technical accounting workstreams for complex, judgmental, and non-routine transactions, coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders and escalating key judgments appropriately.
• Support quarterly and annual SEC reporting by preparing or reviewing individually assigned Form 10-K and Form 10-Q disclosure sections, technical footnotes, disclosure support, and new or updated disclosure requirements.
• Monitor and assess new accounting pronouncements and SEC developments, including related accounting, disclosure, policy, process, control, training, and reporting impacts.
• Provide technical accounting guidance for areas such as inventory and manufacturing, derivatives and hedging, debt, intercompany financing, contingencies, restructuring, impairments, leases, commitments, and other significant estimates or transactions.
• Partner with Treasury, Legal, Tax, Operations, Supply Chain, FP&A, Controllership, regional/segment finance teams, and external auditors to evaluate transactions and resolve accounting and reporting matters efficiently.
• Support quarterly and annual close activities for assigned technical accounting areas, including technical checklists, representation letters, subsequent-events analyses, covenant reviews, control support, and audit deliverables.
• Develop and improve accounting policies, processes, templates, training, and controls to support scalable, consistent, and compliant global accounting practices.
• Lead the global implementation of new accounting standards, including ASU 2024-03 (DISE), by coordinating cross-functional workstreams, developing scalable policies, processes, controls, and training, and driving consistent execution across corporate, regional, and business-unit teams.
• Drive standardization, simplification, automation, and continuous improvement across assigned processes while maintaining strong governance, documentation, and audit readiness.
• Partner closely with executive leadership, legal, investor relations, and auditors to deliver high-quality reporting.
• Promote a culture of learning, ownership, and operational excellence within the controllership team and broader finance.
• Build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders across corporate, regional, and business-unit teams, with the maturity to drive change without always having direct authority.

Director, Technical Accounting Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; active U.S. CPA required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in public accounting, technical accounting, SEC reporting, controllership, or financial reporting.
• Strong U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting knowledge, including experience with Form 10-K and Form 10-Q disclosure sections and supporting documentation.
• Experience with treasury-related functions including corporate hedging strategy and derivative accounting highly desirable
• Experience researching, documenting, and communicating complex accounting matters; inventory/manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Public-company experience required; multinational or multi-entity experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead workstreams, manage close deadlines, and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong communication, judgment, ownership, and readiness to operate with Director-level independence under Senior Director oversight.

The estimated salary range for this position is $170,000 to $195,000 plus bonus.   Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range.  At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.

Why Xylem?

We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. Our benefits include:

· 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

Ready to grow your career while making a difference? Join a team that values your skills, supports your development, and empowers you to help solve global water challenges.

XYLEM DOES NOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION.

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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 inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment. 

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation