Sr Mgr of Financial Reporting & Analysis

Company / Location Information

A.O. Smith Corporation, founded over 150 years ago in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a diversified water products manufacturer serving customers worldwide.  The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of residential and commercial water heating equipment, offering a comprehensive line featuring the best-known brands in the industry.  A.O. Smith also currently manufactures an extensive line of premium water treatment products.  A.O. Smith employs approximately 12,000 people at facilities in the United States, Mexico, China, India, Canada and Europe, with sales in excess of $3.8 billion.  A. O. Smith (AOS) is traded on the NYSE.

A. O. Smith is committed to continuous improvement, not just in its factories and its processes, but in its people.  It values people who are able to analyze problems and take rapid, decisive action.  For more information regarding A. O. Smith, visit our website at www.aosmith.com.

Primary Function

This role involves managing individuals in the Corporate Accounting department, overseeing and the preparation of SEC filings, internal reporting and other related materials. Additionally, the role participates in the preparation of the annual plan budgets for our Corporate and Group entities and assists in the build out of the consolidated planning documents. 

Responsibilities

Accounting and Reporting

• Lead and manage a team of two responsible for monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities at the corporate level.
• Own the corporate general ledger and ensure accuracy and integrity of all general accounting activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Direct the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements and ensure the timely completion of the global consolidation process.
• Supervise the preparation and filing of external financial reports, including 10-K, 11-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings, ensuring compliance with SEC regulations and U.S. GAAP.
• Coordinate internal financial reporting packages to provide executive leadership with timely and meaningful insights into company performance.
• Assist in the preparation of the Board of Director materials.
• Key contact for external audits includes providing requested information and addressing auditor inquiries.
• Monitor new accounting pronouncements and assess their impact on financial statements; assist in implementing changes as needed. Includes memo preparation.
• Collaborate with Tax, Treasury, and operational finance teams to ensure accuracy across financial reporting.
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members to support their career growth and enhance overall team effectiveness.

FP&A Support:

• Partner closely with the Director of Accounting to support corporate FP&A and Investor Relations activities.
• Provide financial insights, historical trends, and variance analyses to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.
• For Corporate and Group, ensure alignment between actual financial results and forecasted performance, identifying key drivers of variances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting, including public accounting or public company experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting, and internal controls.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and financial reporting software (Workiva).
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills

Education

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

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ADA Statement & EEO Statement

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.