Accounting ControllerLocation: WM USA - 37 Upton Drive Benefits: Enhanced Carer/Paternity Leave, Additional Holiday, EAP and moreWebsite: https://www.wmfts.com/en/Group: https://www.spiraxsarcoengineering.com/

We’re currently seeking a Accounting Controllerto join us. You’ll join a dynamic team ofengineers, sales people, marketers, administrators, designers, assemblers,chemists, web developers, accountants, analysts, programmers and many more.Globally we are united by our shared values that drive our culture. We want tobe an employer where you make our difference.

At WatsonMarlow Fluid Technology Solutions you face different challenges every singleday. You are empowered to dream bigger and work smarter. You have time to liveyour life outside of your job.

We offer a full induction withtraining and ongoing support for all our systems and products. Along with thisyou’ll gain access to SSE academy where you can upskill and develop at your ownpace.

Watson Marlow Fluid TechnologySolutions is an SSE PLC Group company (https://www.spiraxsarcoengineering.com/). SSE (London Stock Exchange -FTSE 50) is a manufacturer of engineered solutions, employing 8500 peopleacross 130 operating units globally. We offer a range of fluid handlingsolutions across the biotech and industrial markets.

This role will focus on:Role Summary
Due to growth and an internal requirement toenhance our internal controls over financial reporting, we are recruiting for aController for our Wilmington, MA headquartered USA sales operating company,currently our largest sales operating company with an annual revenue of $200m.The role will drive the day-to-day accounting and financial reportingprocesses. The candidate will be pivotal in delivering on-time reporting forthe sales operating company.
In addition to managing and working closely withthe accounting team, you will also have a crucial business partnering role withthe wider Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc finance team. You will work globalcolleagues to support process efficiency improvements.
Demonstrating outstanding people skills, you willlead, mentor, coach, inspire and empower our talented people to continuouslylearn, develop and achieve their full potential.
What you’ll be doing
You will be working directly with the accounting team to generate on-time monthly reporting, as well as interim/annual statutory accounting packs, delivering reliable and accurate financial information.
You will develop and implement best practice processes and principles, following internal governance guidelines, and provide inputs from your experience to aid the continual improvement of these processes.
You will ensure compliance with Group internal controls through a documented system of robust accounting policies, procedures, and delegation of authority (including mitigation of any segregation of duty conflicts).
You will contribute to risk mitigation through the vetting and approval of significant company contracts including large customer purchase orders, leases, and insurance renewals.
You will ensure compliance with income tax and indirect taxes filings.
You will serve as primary liaison with both internal and external auditors, driving performance improvements where appropriate.
You will collaborate with our Human Resources department to ensure renumeration and benefits and retirement plan administration is performed timely and accurately.
You will carry out the duties as the Treasurer for Watson Marlow, Inc..To be successful in this role, youwill need:This is what you’ll need to be successful in this role
Relevant degree
Accounting professional qualification
Significant experience in a senior accounting role within a manufacturing and/or distribution business
Experience within a multi-national public company
High attention to detail, combined with the ability to see the big picture
Ability to problem solve and simplify complex data into simple solutions/conclusions
Experience of effectively and appropriately challenging business processes, outputs and standards to drive continual improvement
Experience of working with accounting systems and competent with Microsoft 365 applications (knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP software would be beneficial but not essential)
Good communication skills (written, verbal, presentations) to support collaboration and influence decision-making within the business
Experience of managing and leading teams, and a track record of talent development
A knowledge of IFRS

Closing date: 01/09/2023

As a growing and ambitious organisation with apresence in over 60 global locations and across multiple markets, we can offeryou the working environment and support needed to be successful. We arecommitted to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive workingenvironment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and culturalbackground, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.
About Watson-Marlow

Everyday, we help companies across the globe to be more efficient and sustainable. Watson-MarlowFluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) is the world leader in niche peristalticpumps and associated fluid path technologies. Comprising ten establishedbrands, each with their area of expertise, but together offering our customersunrivalled solutions for their pumping and fluid transfer applications.Together with our colleagues across Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc, we are proudto be a FTSE 50 company.