Global Controller, Accounting - St Louis, MO Job at Watlow Electric Manufacturing, Inc.

Watlow Electric Manufacturing, Inc. St. Louis, MO 63146

Working at Watlow
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a great living and be part of a thriving cross functional community? Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone and lead with service and humility.

About the Role
As the Global Controller, Accounting you will have a functional scope across the enterprise, managing financial closing and reporting globally, ensuring that Watlow has outstanding internal controls and compliance. You must have great communication and networking skills to build relationships internally with other finance leaders across the globe.

Watlow understands that you can't do your best work if you don't have a real understanding of the Watlow business as well as strong relationships with team members from across the organization. At Watlow you will have many opportunities, both formally and informally, to build and maintain the cross-functional knowledge and relationships that you need for a successful and rewarding career.

The Global Controller, Accounting would be located at our Global Headquarters in St Louis, MO

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Design proactive strategic initiatives
  • Align delivery of Finance services to meet or exceed organizational needs
  • Align Finance policies with Watlow’s values and goals
  • Manage the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements and ensure the books of records are maintained in compliance with all laws, accepted accounting principles and Watlow policies and procedures.
  • Lead and actively participate in business initiatives and projects, including operationalizing the accounting for new transactions, implementation of new accounting standards, and serve as a key partner in the implementation of business and accounting systems.
  • Partner with the leadership team, cross functional leaders, and other members of the finance team to provide advice on financial implications of business activities.
  • Participate in the creation of the financial vision and develop related financial metrics and methodologies.
  • Serve as an active member of the Finance leadership team.
  • Participates as a leader in strategy development / deployment.
Required Qualifications

  • Advanced Degree (MS/MBA) or Bachelor's and 10+ years of experience in Controlling
  • Deep understanding of Us GAAP and technical accounting experience }
  • Project Management experience
  • People Management experience
Desired Qualifications

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Lean Accounting
  • Experience with Acquisition Accounting is strongly desired
Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan
The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us. The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:
  • Annual Achievement Award
  • 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
  • Onsite wellness clinic
  • Wellness incentives
  • Employee Personal Assistance Program
  • Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
  • Parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
Diversity & Inclusion
We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.


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