Director, Accounting
SmartCover Systems
Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You
At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste.
Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation.
When you join us, you'll find:
Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe.
Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential.
A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.
Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet.
What You Will Contribute:
The Director, Accounting will support the VP - Controller responsibilities for all world-wide accounting and financial reporting functions. You will report directly to the VP- Controller.
Job Duties:
Responsible for daily management of the Corporate Accounting / Finance Department, including direct supervision of general and cost accounting, accounts payable and credit staffs.
Directly responsible for the accuracy of the domestic general ledger, including all journal entries and supporting detail worksheets and ledgers.
Develop and maintain detailed accounting systems (General Ledger System, Accounts Payable System, Accounts Receivable System, Cost Accounting System, Marsh Project Accounting System, including fixed asset and R&D project tracking Various other detailed accounting systems, as needed).
Develop and maintain system for timely and accurate closing of domestic and consolidated books for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting periods.
Prepare all financial fillings for shareholders and outside regulatory agencies, including SEC, NYSE, et al.
Manage outside auditors and consultants to assure compliance.
Prepare, review, and distribute various monthly and year-to-date financial statements. Work with Director - Financial Analysis to investigate unusual items and maintain an understanding of key variances and account details.
Maintain all bank accounts, including development and maintenance of key internal controls over cash transactions.
Assist with tax work and related filings with outside tax consultants.
Coordinate all audit work papers and supervise completion of external audits for corporate financials and benefit plan(s).
Minimize financial risk through application of sound credit and collection procedures ensuring favorable cash flow.
Document all key procedures in areas of responsibility.
Oversee compliance with Section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Comply with Company Code of Business Conduct.
Maintain of system of internal controls as outlines in company policies relating to areas of responsibility listed above.
Develop and maintain cost accounting and related inventory activities to established reasonable standard costs, analyze variances and ensure there are adequate controls over inventory.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field required; Master's degree preferred
10+ years of related experience as a professional accountant desired
Qualifications:
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) required
Advanced expertise in SEC and US GAAP accounting and disclosure requirements required
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook required
Advanced knowledge of financial modules of an integrated software package
Competencies:
Leading Teams: Using appropriate methods and interpersonal styles to develop, motivate, and guide the team to attain successful outcomes and business objectives.
Inspiring Excellence: Driving high standards; tenaciously working to meet or exceed challenging goals; defining success by goal achievement and continuous improvement.
Operational Decision Making: Secure and compare information from multiple sources to identify business issues; commit to an action after weighing alternative solutions against important decision criteria.
Establishing Strategic Direction: Establishing and committing to a long-term business direction based on an analysis of systemic information and consideration of resources, market drivers, organizational values, and emerging economic, technological, and regulatory conditions.
Driving Execution: Translating strategic priorities into operational reality; aligning communication, accountabilities, resource capabilities, internal processes, and ongoing measurement systems to ensure that strategic priorities yield measurable and sustainable results.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment.
Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:
Competitive Pay
Annual Bonus
Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm
Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.
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