Risk & Compliance Manager - Americas

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. The Risk and Compliance Manager plays a critical role within Xylem’s Americas Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Team and Corporate Internal Controls function. This position is responsible for leading the execution of the regional compliance program, with a strong focus on SOX compliance, internal controls, and risk management . As a trusted subject matter expert, this individual partners closely with business leaders, Accounting, Internal Audit, and other cross‑functional stakeholders to identify risks, strengthen control environments, remediate deficiencies, and ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements. The role combines hands‑on program execution with advisory responsibilities, helping the business continuously improve its control framework. This is a hybrid position (3x per week in office) based in our Charlotte, NC office. Responsibilities Lead the effective and efficient execution of Xylem’s Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) compliance program, ensuring alignment with regulatory and regional requirements. Serve as a subject matter expert on risk and compliance matters, supporting the implementation and enhancement of the regional compliance program. Advise Americas business units on the adequacy of risk‑mitigating controls, and support the development and execution of timely, effective remediation plans for identified deficiencies. Partner closely with regional Accounting leadership to design, implement, and improve internal control frameworks. Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, including framework assessments, policy and procedure reviews, operational reviews, vendor and contract reviews, and audits. Maintain and update the risk and control matrix, monitoring mitigation efforts and control effectiveness. Act as a liaison across departments to support audit, risk, and compliance initiatives, ensuring IT control requirements are well integrated with business priorities. Stay current on regulatory developments and industry best practices through ongoing professional development and networking. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (e.g., Business Administration, Economics) required. 5–7 years of relevant experience in Risk Assurance, Internal Audit, and/or External Audit (Big 4 experience preferred). 5–7 years of experience in SOX compliance, Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR), and PCAOB standards. 5–7 years of experience working with regulatory and compliance frameworks, including but not limited to SOX, FCPA, GDPR, and CCPA. 2–4 years of experience preparing and communicating compliance results to leadership through clear, effective reporting. Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize and communicate complex information. Self‑motivated, proactive professional with the ability to learn quickly and work independently. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple lines of business. Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish or English/French) preferred. Additional Skills & Tools Experience with GRC tools preferred. Advanced Excel skills required. Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA preferred. Salary and Compensation The estimated salary range for this position is $125,000 to $145,000 plus bonus. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range. At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement. Xylem does not provide sponsorship for this position. Benefits Paid parental leave, maternity support, and fertility benefits. Flexibility and hybrid work options where applicable. Health, dental, and vision insurance from day one. Emotional health and wellness programs and Volunteer program (Watermark). Paid time off (PTO)/Flexible time off (FTO) and paid holidays. Career development, advancement, tuition reimbursement, and student loan forgiveness. Generous retirement savings plan with company contribution. Employee recognition and discount programs. Equal Employment Opportunity Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and affirmative action workplace. Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment. Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr