Controller

Dover Corporation•Allentown, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller provides financial leadership for ACME Cryogenics and its four U.S. manufacturing locations. As a member of the ACME leadership team, the Controller supports operational, commercial, and functional leaders across multiple sites, and develops financial strategies that support short- and long-range growth and the objectives of CES and OPW. The role ensures accurate, timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and Dover and OPW accounting policies. The Controller leads financial planning and analysis, including monthly forecasts, the annual strategic plan, and the annual budget. The role provides financial input on business decisions, analyzes operational trends, recommends corrective actions, supports strategic initiatives and capital requests, and monitors capital investment performance. It also oversees the general ledger, reconciliations, close processes, financial statements, management analysis, and periodic submissions to company leadership and government and tax authorities. The position ensures effective financial processes and compliance, including documentation, procedures, testing, and internal and external audits. It leads and develops Finance and Accounting team members, including solid- and dotted-line reports, and supports the CES Finance Director on reporting, analysis, strategic projects, and other activities as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or another related discipline.
At least 7 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial company, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Experience creating, developing, and leading a team of direct reports, including solid- and dotted-line reports.
Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
Track record as an operationally oriented finance leader and business partner able to drive organizational performance.
Experience with a financial ERP system.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
Strong partnership-building and influencing skills at all organizational levels, particularly with the executive team.
Critical-thinking skills, including the ability to break down complex problems, prioritize issues, and implement practical solutions.
Accountability, organizational and project-management skills, and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to influence and drive results without formal reporting authority, communicate across the organization, and manage conflict constructively.
Ability to absorb new concepts, facilitate discussions, lead colleagues, and guide other departments.
Ability to communicate issues in a timely manner, facilitate and present to groups, and explain financial concepts clearly to non-finance partners.
Excellent written and oral communication, strong attention to detail, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Commitment to integrity and the highest ethical standards.

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or CMA certification.
MBA.

Responsibilities

Provide financial leadership for ACME Cryogenics and its four U.S. manufacturing locations.
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and Dover and OPW accounting policies.
Serve on the ACME leadership team and provide financial support and guidance to operational, commercial, and functional leaders and business partners across multiple sites.
Develop and implement financial strategies for the business unit to support short- and long-range growth and CES and OPW objectives.
Provide financial and analytical support for reporting and analysis related to strategic initiatives, projects, and capital requests.
Support the CES Finance Director with reporting, analysis, strategic projects, key initiatives, and other activities as required.
Lead the monthly forecast, annual strategic plan, and annual budget processes for the ACME business unit.
Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decisions affecting the organization; analyze operational trends and recommend and implement corrective actions when warranted.
Work with functional and business leaders on strategic, business, and human resource planning.
Prepare capital expenditure proposals, monitor investment performance against proposals, and ensure effective processes are in place.
Ensure timely, high-quality monthly general ledger, reconciliation, and close processes.
Prepare financial statements and detailed operational analyses for management and submission to CES, OPW, and Dover, as well as periodic reports to government and tax authorities.
Ensure effective documentation, procedures, testing, and completion of internal and external financial audits, maintaining compliance with requirements.
Lead and develop Finance and Accounting team members, including solid- and dotted-line reports.