We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.​

The Watts Water Technologies family of companies designs and manufactures valves and drains and related products that promote the comfort and safety of people and the quality, conservation and control of water used in commercial, residential, industrial, and municipal applications. Everything we design is made to keep the Earth's most precious resource safer, cleaner, and more useful for our customers.

As the Senior Tax Analyst, you will participate in our U.S. tax compliance, planning, controversy, and financial reporting efforts. You'll provide audit support, ensure processes and procedures are SOX compliant, perform tax research, and assist the Tax Director on identifying the tax implications of research and planning projects. This is an opportunity for the right person to get exposure to many areas of tax. You will build on your tax technical competence by keeping up to date on legislative and regulatory tax developments and trends. You will be involved in many aspects of the tax affairs of a $1.5B company, constantly challenged in an acquisitive company and work in a tax department with an experienced leadership group in a team-oriented environment. You will be onsite in North Andover, Ma and report to the Manager of Tax.

You Will:

• Prepare the U.S. federal & state income tax returns, including international reporting, quarterly estimates and extensions
• Prepare the quarterly and year-end U.S. tax provision, including investigating any discrepancies from data provided and ensuring the proper roll-forward of all U.S. deferred tax assets and liabilities
• Identify and calculate all U.S. book/tax differences, including the Section 162(m) limitation, tax basis depreciation and amortization, Section 174, UNICAP and the R&D Credit
• Work with multiple departments within the organization on various tax filings and projects
• Create efficiencies within our department from a process and functionality standpoint.
• Work directly with outside tax consultants on tax compliance and tax saving initiatives
• Maintain tax accounts, including monthly reconciliations
• Research and respond to notices from various tax authorities

You Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• CPA or candidate for CPA and Masters in Taxation (or MST candidate)
• 5+ years of large corporation tax experience

What’s In It For You:

• People-First Culture – Enriching and caring for people is at the core of who we are; this includes executing our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, and providing our employees with meaningful career growth opportunities, a positive and safe work environment, and affirmation that they are heard, valued, and respected. 
• 401K Plan
• Flexible PTO & Generous Paid Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Variety of Medical plan options – choose the one that is right for you!
• Sustainability – One of Newsweek’s Top 400 of “America’s Most Responsible Companies” for sustainability performance, three years running. 

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work in both office and manufacturing environment. May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.

Watts in it for you:

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.