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.​

As the Vice President of Finance (Americas), you will provide strategic financial leadership for a complex, global manufacturing organization. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will oversee FP&A, Operations Finance, and Americas Finance leaders, guiding the finance function to ensure robust support for growth, profitability, and adherence to regulatory standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional senior leadership, champion best-in-class finance practices, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the region.

You Will:

Collaborate with Business & Operational Leaders: Establish regular meetings with senior leaders to align financial goals and strategic objectives, linking financial insights to business decisions and growth strategies.

Oversee Budgetary Control: Evaluate financial data to identify cost-saving opportunities and profit enhancements; recommend improvements for budgeting processes and expenditure reviews.

Facilitate Profit Plan & Long-Term Strategy Execution: Lead monthly operating review meetings with executive leadership, tracking progress against financial goals and adjusting strategies.

Conduct Ad Hoc Analyses: Perform targeted reviews of sales, marketing, NPD, supply chain, and cost-reduction strategies, uncovering areas for profitability improvements.

Drive Continuous Improvement & Lead Cross-Functional Teams: Identify and prioritize high-impact improvement opportunities, maintaining a culture of ongoing enhancement and collaboration.

Ensure SOX, GAAP & Policy Compliance: Maintain strong financial integrity, conducting regular audits to meet regulatory and internal requirements, and mitigating potential financial risks.

Develop a Robust Finance Function: Recruit, retain, and develop talent to meet evolving global business needs, ensuring the team supports both growth and operational demands.

Provide Financial Leadership on Strategic Projects: Offer expertise on major initiatives including M&A, pricing, product planning, and supply chain optimization to drive successful outcomes.

Manage Risk: Establish and implement risk management strategies, regularly assessing financial risks and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Executive Communication & Presentation: Provide routine updates to the executive leadership team regarding financial performance, significant changes, and recommended actions.

Lead & Develop Teams: Manage 4 direct reports and approximately 30 indirect reports, fostering organizational excellence through strategic hiring, talent development, and succession planning.

You Have:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

15+ years of progressive financial leadership, including executive-level experience in a complex, global manufacturing environment.

Demonstrated expertise in financial analysis, SOX/GAAP compliance, and Lean Manufacturing concepts.

Experience collaborating with senior leaders across multiple functions to achieve financial and operational targets.

Proven success in M&A activities, including interfacing with financial advisors and bankers.

Track record in establishing robust FP&A processes and driving process improvements.

Ability to build, lead, and maintain a high-performing Finance team aligned with global organizational needs.

Capable of guiding a finance team through evolving business environments.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work in both office and manufacturing environment. May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.

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 experienceComprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefitsFamily building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave10 paid holidays and Paid Time OffContinued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursementAdditional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programsLearn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

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.