Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.Job Summary:We are looking for a professional with solid experience in auditing, SOX compliance, and risk management to lead the implementation of the compliance program in the LAR region. This position is part of Xylem’s Corporate Internal Controls team and will serve as a regional subject matter expert, advising business units and collaborating with accounting and audit teams to mitigate risks, implement controls, and ensure compliance with regulations such as SOX.<div></div>Responsibilities:<ul><li>Oversee the effective and efficient execution of Xylem’s Sarbanes Oxley program in-line with regulatory and regional requirements.</li><li>Act as a subject matter expert on compliance related matters and help implementing the region’s compliance program.</li><li>Act as an advisor to the LAR business units regarding the adequacy of risk mitigating efforts and timely and efficient remediation plans for open deficiencies</li><li>Actively partner with regional accounting leaders to implement new controls and improve existing control frameworks.</li><li>Conducts risk assessments (e.g., Framework Assessments, Policy/Procedure Reviews, Operational Reviews, Vendor Reviews, Contract Reviews, Audits) to understand the risk landscape, update and maintain the risk and control matrix, and mitigation efforts.</li><li>Serve as a liaison to cross-departmental stakeholders in connection with audit, risk, and compliance activities, in support of the establishment of solutions that integrate IT control requirements with business priorities.</li><li>Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal network.</li></ul> Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related focus (e.g. business administration/economics) is required.</li><li>5 years of relevant experience in field of Risk Assurance, Internal and/or External Audit (Big 4 Preferred)</li><li>5 years of experience in SOX Compliance, internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), and PCAOB standards.</li><li>5 years of experience with regulatory frameworks; including information security (e.g. SOX, FCPA, GDPR, CCPA).</li><li>2 years of experience with reporting compliance results to leadership through timely and effective report writing.</li><li>Strong analytic skills with the ability to collect, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information.</li><li>Motivated, self-starter with ability to learn quickly.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including ability to translate across various lines of business.</li><li>Fluent in Spanish and English (oral and written).</li></ul>Other Skills:<ul><li>Experience with GRC tools is preferred.</li><li>Advance Excel knowledge is required.</li><li>Must be fluent in both written and spoken English and Spanish.</li><li>Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Blackline, iScala and OneStream.</li></ul>Location: Can reside in any Latin American country where Xylem has a branch.Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

Xylem is the global leader in advanced technologies, solutions and services that address the world&rsquo;s biggest water challenges. We enable our customers to dramatically improve the way water and wastewater is used, managed, conserved, re-used and returned to nature. At every level, our global team is committed to access, equity, inclusion, and diversity. Our goal is for all our colleagues to be involved, respected, valued, connected, and free to bring their authentic selves and ideas. If you are excited and passionate about solving water, we want to hear from you.

Risk & Compliance Manager - LAR

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