Assistant Plant Controller

Dover Corporation•Austin, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Plant Controller, reporting to the site Plant Controller, will be responsible for monthly reporting of results, establishing and tracking key performance metrics, implementation of best-in-class product costing methodologies and driving improvements through analysis of results to drive critical decisions around financial reporting and expense management. This position is closely aligned with manufacturing operations, quality and supply chain with the primary focus on driving the manufacturing operations financials for DFS Austin. At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), we are taking fueling and convenience retail to the next level. We are passionate about cultivating excellence in everything we do, but what really fuels us is our people. They’re the heart of our company. As an employee, our promise to you is that you’ll work on new and innovative products and solutions, be mentored by managers and teammates who are collaborative, caring, and act with integrity, and have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you. Unique and interesting projects – both locally and globally – will challenge you and allow you to pursue different and rewarding career paths. We are #EnergizedByGrowth. DFS is part of a legacy of leadership that spans back generations, made up of some of the most trusted, leading-edge brands in the industry. As part of Dover Corporation and with our talented, innovative, outstanding people, we are doing great things and redefining what is possible in fueling and convenience retail. Providing advanced fuel-dispensing equipment, including clean energy solutions, systems and payment, automatic tank gauging and wet stock-management solutions, DFS comprises the product brands of Wayne Fueling Systems, OPW Fuel Management Systems, ClearView, Tokheim, ProGauge, Fairbanks, LIQAL, AvaLAN, and Bulloch Technologies. Headquartered in Austin, TX, DFS has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence worldwide, including facilities in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
Minimum of 4 years (preferred) of experience in an operational finance role
Strong technical capabilities with the ability to solve practical finance issues and problems
Well versed in Microsoft Excel, ERP, and 'big data' management
Organized and efficient in approaching tasks, a self-starter with ability to solve problems and anticipate and avoid issues
Strong organization and efficiency skills; strong attention to detail and follow-up
Interfaces with wide array of individuals, balances multiple tasks and maintains positive attitude and energy

Nice To Haves

Oracle experience preferred

Responsibilities

Key participant in the month-end financial close process preparing and approving journal entries, analysis of monthly results including impacts of volume, productivity, spending and cost reductions.
Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual supplemental reporting KPIs.
Key business partner for operations focused on improving both financial and operational processes to support better decision making.
Partner with supply chain and strategic sourcing to proactively anticipate demand changes, manufacturing capacity upgrades are proactively identified, annual savings programs are being actioned and tracked.
Optimize utilization of site’s ERP reporting platform to aid in analysis and reporting of results.
Responsible for new items and annual standard cost reviews and updates.
Drive enhancements to costing methodologies utilizing site’s ERP functionality and best practices.
Track weekly and monthly operational results and measure to established goals.
Able to influence the priority list of productivity projects with business partners and guide remediation.
Interface with external and internal auditors on requirements, due dates and preparation of client schedules.
Assist in preparing internal control documentation around cost accounting and inventory including testing of key controls as assigned.
Drive strong results around inventory accuracy through the inventory cycle count program as well as full physical inventory as needed.

Benefits

a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
medical, dental and vision insurance
wellness programs
health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
commuter benefits
parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
paid time off, 13 paid holidays/floating holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days, and paid sick leave
including business travel services
employee discounts
and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services