Platform Accounting Manager

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water. We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource. What we do: For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.​ Scope of Position Watts Applied Solutions (WAS) is seeking a Platform Accounting Manager to lead core accounting, close, controls, and financial reporting processes across the WAS platform. This role partners closely with platform finance leadership, site finance teams, operations, corporate accounting, internal audit, and shared services to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial results across a multi-site manufacturing environment. The Platform Accounting Manager will provide hands-on leadership for month-end close, balance sheet integrity, inventory and standard cost accounting, project accounting, internal controls, and process standardization. The role is expected to strengthen accounting discipline while supporting operational decision-making and continuous improvement across WAS businesses. Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities Coordinate the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process across WAS platform entities and sites, ensuring deadlines, account ownership, and review requirements are met. Own the accuracy and completeness of key accounting areas, including inventory, standard costing, warranty accruals, revenue-related reserves, project accounting, fixed assets, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations. Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, account analyses, and close deliverables prepared by site accounting teams or shared services as needed. Drive balance sheet discipline through timely reconciliation review, aging follow-up, reserve analysis, and remediation of reconciling items or accounting issues. Partner with plant controllers, operations leaders, and FP&A teams to explain accounting results, cost movements, inventory valuation, margin impacts, and unusual variances. Support standard cost processes, inventory accounting, cycle count controls, excess and obsolete reserve analysis, and manufacturing variance review across WAS sites. Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, Watts accounting policies, SOX requirements, internal controls, and corporate reporting expectations. Coordinate with internal and external auditors, including support for audit requests, SOX testing, control walkthroughs, and remediation of findings. Identify process improvement opportunities and lead standardization of accounting processes, close calendars, reconciliations, reporting packages, and control documentation across the platform. Provide accounting guidance for business initiatives such as new product lines, restructuring actions, make/buy decisions, contract reviews, warranty issues, acquisitions, and ERP/process changes. Develop, coach, and support accounting resources across the platform, building capability, accountability, and consistency in accounting execution. Prepare and present accounting updates, close status, control issues, and remediation plans to WAS finance leadership as needed. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CMA preferred. 7+ years of progressive accounting or controllership experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and internal controls. Hands-on experience with inventory accounting, standard costing, manufacturing variances, reserves, warranty accounting, and cost accounting concepts. Experience supporting multi-site operations, public company reporting requirements, SOX controls, and internal or external audits. Demonstrated ability to review complex accounting entries, identify root causes, resolve issues, and communicate financial impacts clearly to finance and operations stakeholders. Strong ERP and reporting system experience; SAP, Oracle, Hyperion/HFM, or similar systems preferred. Advanced Excel and data analysis capability, including pivots, lookups, reconciliations, and large-data review. Strong leadership, communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Continuous improvement mindset with ability to standardize processes and improve control effectiveness across teams and sites. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience as an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, Plant Controller, or platform/regional accounting lead. Experience in engineered products, project-based manufacturing, HVAC, water technology, boiler/tank systems, or similar industrial operations. Experience leading or influencing accounting resources across multiple locations, including shared service or matrixed reporting environments. Familiarity with acquisition integration, restructuring accounting support, policy deployment, and cross-functional finance transformation initiatives. General Applicable Company Competencies Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency. Punctuality and dependability. Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions. Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts. Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees. Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action. Working Conditions While performing the job duties, you will be working in an office environment. You will be required to work in the office at the Fort Worth, TX location three days per week (Monday – Wednesday) and can work remotely two days per week (Thursday and Friday). Physical Requirements : Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to: Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods. Ability to perform repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods. Ability to physically move around the office, organize or transport files, packages, or other office-related materials. Ability to read documents, use a computer, and perform data entry tasks. Ability to communicate clearly with management and coworkers, particularly in meetings or phone calls. Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers. Ability to occasionally lift and carry light objects, such as office supplies, documents, or small equipment. #LIHybrid Watts in it for you : Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles. Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs Learn more about our benefit offerings here: How we work: At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success. And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water. Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.