Sr. Director Finance
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required; CPA strongly preferred
- 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, with deep expertise in FP&A across both Commercial and Operational environments
- Comprehensive knowledge of financial statements, U.S. GAAP, and public company reporting requirements, with the ability to connect accounting outcomes to business performance
- Demonstrated success leading and scaling high-performing teams, with a track record of influencing senior executives and driving enterprise-level decision-making
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical capabilities, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable, strategic insights
- Experience leveraging enterprise FP&A platforms and business intelligence tools (e.g., OneStream, Tableau, or similar) to enhance planning, reporting, and data-driven decision-making
- Position is based at the Milwaukee office and requires an on-site presence five days per week, with reasonable flexibility
- Ability to travel ~15% to support operations, leadership meetings, and strategic initiatives
- Must be based at our Milwaukee headquarters; relocation assistance available for the right candidate.
- Prior experience working within a publically traded company required
Full description
Sr. Director Finance
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The Company
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.
Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.
Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.
If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!
If you are a current employee, please navigate here to apply internally.
The Senior Director of Finance serves as a critical finance leader for the FP&A, Commercial, and Operations functions, driving financial strategy and performance across the organization. This role is responsible for leading and enhancing core financial processes, including strategic planning, annual budgeting, forecasting, and performance management, to enable data-driven decision-making and operational excellence.
As a strategic advisor to executive leadership, the Senior Director translates complex financial data into actionable insights, informs long-range planning, and guides capital allocation decisions aligned with enterprise priorities. The role ensures the delivery of best-in-class financial analysis, reporting, and governance, while fostering strong cross-functional partnerships to drive accountability and sustainable growth.
- Financial Planning & Forecasting: Lead and continuously enhance the company’s long-range strategic planning (3-year), annual operating plan, and rolling forecast processes; drive enterprise-wide forecast accuracy through advanced scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and predictive insights; integrate internal performance indicators with external market intelligence (e.g., Dodge Construction data) to assess demand trends and inform growth strategies by segment.; establish and govern KPI frameworks aligned with strategic priorities, financial targets, and operational performance; oversee financial consolidation systems (e.g., OneStream), ensuring integrity, scalability, and timeliness of financial data and reporting