What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Watlow?
Working at Watlow
Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.
About The Role
Watlow is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to play a critical role in our financial operations, reporting, and process improvement initiatives. This position is ideal for a hands-on professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has strong technical expertise, and is passionate about driving efficiency and partnering with key stakeholders across the organization.
This position will be based out of our global headquarters in St. Louis, MO.
Your Key Responsibilities
Benefits
The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us. The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:
We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.
Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.
About The Role
Watlow is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to play a critical role in our financial operations, reporting, and process improvement initiatives. This position is ideal for a hands-on professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has strong technical expertise, and is passionate about driving efficiency and partnering with key stakeholders across the organization.
This position will be based out of our global headquarters in St. Louis, MO.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Financial Close & Reporting: Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate financial statements in compliance with GAAP.
- Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering a high-performance and growth-oriented culture.
- Process Improvement & Automation: Identify and implement efficiencies in financial operations through automation and system optimizations.
- Business Partnering & Decision Support: Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
- Systems Implementation & Optimization: Manage accounting systems, including Oracle ERP and Cloud GL, ensuring accurate financial data and reporting.
- Internal Controls & Compliance: Develop and maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Audit & Financial Analysis: Prepare financial reports and analysis as needed, manage external audit communications and deliverables.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 5-10 years of progressive accounting or FP&A experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
- Proven experience in process improvement, team leadership, and project management
- CPA certification or equivalent professional qualification
- Experience with Oracle ERP, Cloud GL, and EPM/Hyperion systems
- Background in system implementations and financial systems optimization
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Self-motivated with strong analytical capabilities and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Benefits
The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us. The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:
- Annual Achievement Award
- 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
- Wellness incentives
- Employee Personal Assistance Program
- Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.
