Controller

Dover Corporation • Grand Rapids, MI

44d • Onsite

About The Position

PSG® is the global pump, metering and dispensing-solution expert, enabling the safe and efficient transfer of critical and valuable fluids that require optimal performance and reliability in applications where it matters most. Additionally, PSG is a leading provider of flow meters designed to reduce waste and downtime while accurately measuring, monitoring and controlling the distribution of fluids. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, USA, PSG is comprised of several world-class brands, including Abaque®, All-Flo™, Almatec®, Blackmer®, Ebsray®, em-tec®, Griswold®, Hydro™, Malema™, Mouvex®, Neptune®, PSG® Biotech, Quantex™, Quattroflow®, and Wilden®. PSG products are manufactured on three continents – North America, Europe, and Asia – in state-of-the-art facilities that practice lean manufacturing and are ISO-certified. PSG is part of the Pumps & Process Solutions segment of Dover Corporation. For additional information on PSG, please visit psgdover.com.We thrive on winning and being number one; and are always looking to add the best and brightest to our talented team of professionals. PSG offers a unique combination of the both small company atmosphere: with an ownership mindset that allows you to make close-to-the-customer decisions; an innovative approach in seeing beyond what is possible today and entrepreneurial spirit in the pursuit of new opportunities; combined with benefits of a large company’s scale, tools, expertise, and financial strength with Dover. Join PSG, a growing global company where your curiosity, hard work and ambition is rewarded with exceptional career opportunities in a friendly & fast paced environment.PSG is part of the Pumps and Process Solutions segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of over $7 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible.

Position Summary:

The Financial Controller will handle high-level accounting, managerial accounting, and oversee the financial activities of the company. As head of the accounting department, the controller will manage and supervise all aspects of accounting from payroll to tax compliance. This position will report to the Finance Director and will assist with the development of internal control policies, procedures, and financial planning as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required, CPA and/or MBA desirable.
• 7+ years of related experience within the accounting field.
• Strong technical skills in all Finance areas such as administration, accounting, and controlling.
• Good knowledge of US GAAP.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general Microsoft Office.
• Oracle experience is preferred.
• Proven leadership skills and management experience with the ability to recruit, develop, motivate, and retain a high performing financial team.
• Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Judgment—the individual displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions.
• Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Work experience in the manufacturing field is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Highly ethical, can be trusted to maintain financial integrity; disciplined and compliant with company regulations and policies.
• Excellent time management and delivery focused, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including managing the accounting department.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to successfully work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the completion of the month-end closing process including the preparation of some journal entries, loading of results into the Dover General Ledger System, as well as assisting with reporting templates required by Blackmer, PSG, and Dover teams.
• Performs management testing of all functions per the Dover Core Internal Controls to ensure all necessary controls are operating as documented in the Company’s policies and procedures and maintain/change the policies and procedures as needed.
• Leads constant improvement of ERP system to ensure reporting is aligned with business needs and that proper internal controls are in place and automated where possible.
• Manage and develop local accounting staff, as well as indirectly manage overseas shared service centers (GL, AP, AR teams).
• Lead all audit activities (External SOX/financial, Internal SOX/financial, sales tax, etc.) as needed.
• Lead standard costing and development of material/labor overheads.
• Manages relationships with financial shared service centers and participates in continuously improving underlying processes.
• Analyze manufacturing variances and recommend changes.
• Oversee credit and collection activity, with a focus on improving % current and DSO.
• Leads the effort to deploy LEAN concepts in financial processes and deploys approaches and resources to continuously improve business processes and business internal controls.
• Oversee Segregation of Duties and complete reviews as necessary and in-line with Dover expectations.
• Ad Hoc analysis of operating performance and results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days, paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• business travel services
• employee discounts
• an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager