Business Unit 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

The Business Unit Controller role, reporting to the Finance Manager is responsible for the close, forecast and budget processes across the Drinking Water manufacturing facilities. Manages all journal entries, account reconciliations, monthly and quarterly reporting. Prepares financial analysis and metric tracking for operations. Inventory, cost, and manufacturing accounting subject matter expert.

This position can be located in our Downers Grove, Lanark, or Savanna, IL facilities.

Key Accountabilities

• Providing financial analysis and guidance for the plant manager and leadership teams at the facility

• Periodic forecasting – account level and labor efficiency forecast development at each location

• Capital projects – performing analysis on advisability of expenditure via ROI calculations. Ensuring that proper documentation is provided to expenditure committee.                        

• Work with plant manager to conceive, analyze, and drive to completion all profit overachievement opportunities

• Responsbile for setting and maintaining standard costs.

• Provide counsel on inventory levels at plant and associated exposure risk

• Actively support the physical inventory counts and cycle counts

• Period end activities for operations including direct labor and overhead

• Report on monthly plant performance/variances to all business partners

• Serve as key member of leadership teams at the facilities.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related discipline required.

• 5+ years of cost accounting and financial analysis in a manufacturing environment required.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including intermediate to expert Excel skills; experience working with large data sets; able to manipulate and organize effectively and efficiently

• Knowledge and experience in ERP or MRP business system, with Oracle experience preferred

• Strong business acumen. Ability to see the big picture as well as the pillars of detail that support it

• Ability to communicate and influence with stakeholders and senior executives with conviction and empathy

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

EqualOpportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran