PLANT CONTROLLER

Plant Controller

The Company

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

Reporting to Flow Systems Finance Director located in Milwaukee, WI, this role is responsible for providing timely financial and operational analysis in a dynamic, lean manufacturing environment.

In this role you will analyze results, identify trends, develop reports, and communicate your findings to members of senior management and business partners in an organized and effective manner.

The Business Unit Controller will also be responsible for monthly forecast updates; product cost updates; management of journal entries and account reconciliations;

and driving process improvements leveraging various BI reporting tools including Tableau. The role will also involve various ad-hoc projects based on the current business needs.

This position will be located at the Zurn Water Flow Management BU Atlanta, GA location with travel 20% to various business locations.

Key Accountabilities

Partner directly with ATL and Erie, PA Ops Management to develop annual budget, monthly forecast updates for each facility including labor planning, outside processing, packaging / supplies spend.

Tracks operational performance weekly to ensure financial commitments are met.

Responsible for various month-end closing responsibilities such as journal entries and general ledger reconciliations in an accurate and timely manner.

Reviews financial results and variances to forecast for completeness. Owns P&L for various functions and sites including ATL, and Erie, PA.

• Helps identify and track cost-out and other continuous improvement opportunities. Partners cross-functionally to drive actions to completion.
• Provide financial support (as required) to Management during Gemba and other VDM (Visual Daily Management) meetings.
• Coordinate accounting matters with other departments, locations, and divisions including aggregation and consolidation of information from various systems and teams for concise presentation to management.
• Helps manage critical elements of financial internal control environment, support external and internal audit requests.

Supports execution of annual physical inventory process. Help with development of robust cycle counting processes to supplant annual PI process.

• Assists with product costing requests and system updates, including new item / BOM set-up requests / changes.
• Manages capital expenditures, including preparation and review of ROI / payback analysis.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of accounting / finance experience, manufacturing cost accounting experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and can efficiently and effectively organize and present data to managers.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics D365, OneStream, and Tableau preferred.
• Excellent organizational, planning, leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong problem solving, analytical skills and the ability to balance multiple tasks.
• Highly motivated with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, continuous improvement environment (can handle time-sensitive tasks with accuracy and efficiency).

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.

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Up to 3 Weeks Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran