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 Controller, Smith-Blair is the senior finance leader responsible for the overall financial management and performance of the business. Partnering closely with the General Manager and leadership team, this role drives financial strategy, supports operational excellence, and enables informed decision-making that fuels profitable growth.
Location: 30 Globe Ave, Texarkana, AR 71854
Schedule: Onsite
Controller Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Controllership
Lead all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities for Smith-Blair.
Ensure timely, accurate, and complete financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and Xylem accounting policies.
Certify financial results and maintain a strong control environment in compliance with SOX requirements.
Drive continuous improvement in close processes, reporting quality, and financial transparency.
Coordinate internal and external audit requirements and ensure prompt resolution of audit findings.
Maintain ownership of balance sheet integrity, account reconciliations, and financial compliance processes.
Business Partnership & Operational Finance
Serve as a trusted finance business partner to the Smith-Blair General Manager and leadership team.
Support strategic decision-making through financial analysis, scenario modeling, and operational insights.
Partner closely with commercial, operations, supply chain, engineering, and product management teams to improve business performance.
Develop actionable recommendations to improve revenue growth, profitability, working capital, and return on invested capital.
Drive fact-based decision making through operational and financial performance metrics.
Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management
Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), quarterly forecast process, and Long-Range Planning (LRP) activities.
Develop robust forecasting processes to improve predictability and accountability.
Analyze business performance and provide clear variance explanations and corrective action plans.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to orders, revenue, gross margin, EBITDA, inventory, backlog, and working capital.
Support the development of growth initiatives, productivity programs, and strategic investments.
Working Capital Management
Drive improvements in inventory management, receivables collection, payables management, and overall working capital performance.
Partner with operations and supply chain teams to optimize inventory levels and backlog conversion.
Lead working capital forecasting and support working capital improvement initiatives.
Identify risks and opportunities impacting working capital performance.
Compliance, Controls & Governance
Ensure adherence to Xylem financial policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
Maintain effective financial controls and risk management processes.
Manage statutory reporting requirements and support compliance with applicable tax and regulatory requirements.
Ensure appropriate documentation of business processes and financial controls.
Leadership & Talent Development
Lead, coach, and develop the Smith-Blair finance team.
Establish a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and business partnership.
Drive employee development, succession planning, and talent growth within the finance organization.
Foster strong engagement and alignment with Xylem's High Impact Culture.
Key Success Measures
Accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial…