Finance Manager

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe.  We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

Job Description

The Finance Manager, reporting into the Finance Director, is responsible for driving the long-term / short-term financial performance and overall strategic initiatives of the Drinking Water business unit which delivers annualized sales in excess of $300 million.

This role will be based onsite in our Downers Grove, IL location.

Key Accountabilities

• Partners with Business Unit Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial Leadership Team to deliver financial commitments and drive strategic initiatives.

• Executes month-end close and forecast, deep diving financial results to understand variances to prior forecast and budget. Communicates financial performance, forecast commitments to BU GM and Leadership Team. Help set L2 review agenda with BU Leadership Team.

• Partners with Operations and Supply Chain to manage inventory levels, maximizing existing footprint. Provides regular visibility on slow-moving, E&O inventory.

• Works with the Director of Finance and GM in establishment of Strategic Plan initiatives and financials, including Budget.

• Partners closely with Commercial Team to set orders forecast. Walks orders performance to understand changes in market and price vs. share gain/loss from strategic initiatives.

• Prepares NPD financial payback, and other ad-hoc financial analyses supporting significant business decisions.

• Publishes labor productivity and other variable-spend reporting weekly. Helps course correct when off of target.

• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, Corporate policies and procedures and local statutory requirements, including annual full physical inventory and capital spend requirements.

• Manage a team of at least one direct report.  Mentors team and provides opportunities for career growth through coaching and day-to-day guidance.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance. MBA, CMA, CPA a plus

• 5+ Years progressive experience in financial functions within a manufacturing or supply chain company.

• Demonstrated ability to educate & coach both finance and non-finance professionals

• Thorough knowledge of MS Office Suite and ERP systems, Oracle & Tableau a plus.

• Excellent organizational, planning, leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.

• Initiative-taking with an ability to thrive in a challenging environment.

• Operates with a continuous improvement mindset, challenging status quo.

Capabilities and Success Factors

• Business Insight – Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.

• Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

• Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

• Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

• Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

The compensation range identified below are a good faith estimate of the salary expected to be paid as performed from these locations. Actual salaries may vary based on compensable factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, education and training, and other relevant business and organizational factors. Most candidates will start in the lower half of the range.

The Salary Range: $113,000 - $155,000

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!

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