Director, Aftermarket Controlling

Daimler Truck AG•Fort Mill, SC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Aftermarket Controlling provides strategic financial leadership and full controlling oversight for DTNA’s Aftermarket Business Units, including Aftermarket Parts, Fleet Services Group (Connectivity, Extended Warranty), Marketing, Strategic Value Chain, Service, and Distribution Network Development. This role ensures transparency of financial performance, delivers actionable insights, drives long range financial planning, and serves as a strategic business partner to senior Aftermarket leadership. We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected. At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all. That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 8 - 10 years of experience in finance, accounting, or related field required
4 - 6 years of management experience required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a deep understanding of margin analysis, forecasting, and financial modeling.
Proven ability to lead teams, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and drive strategic outcomes.
Excellent communication and executive presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate financial insights into business actions.
Demonstrated ability to lead through change, manage complexity, and foster a collaborative team environment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field preferred
CPA or similar certification desired

Responsibilities

People Leadership & Team Development Lead, motivate, and develop a team through clear target agreements, performance evaluations, and continuous coaching. Foster a coaching‑based leadership culture and ensure employee readiness for Finance & Controlling requirements, Daimler Integrity Code expectations, and internal control standards. Support employee participation in cross‑functional projects to improve customer uptime and operational processes.
Financial Transparency, Reporting & Performance Management Drive monthly reporting and in-depth financial analysis to monitor performance and identify improvement opportunities Ensure timely, accurate analysis of budgets, forecasts, and financial trends. Oversee all finance functions to ensure consistent, accurate reporting aligned with DTNA corporate accounting and planning requirements. Deliver monthly performance updates and support regular Business Unit Reviews (BURs), including: Contribution margin by product type Variable & fixed cost analysis Working capital performance Capital spending Business risk identification & mitigation Lead the development annual business plans, monthly forecasts, trend analysis and budgets to ensure alignment with business unit goals and corporate financial objectives
Business Partnership & Strategic Decision Support Collaborate across Aftermarket Business Units to identify financial/operational metrics, develop business cases and drive strategic initiatives. Lead development of revenue, pricing, cost, and margin analysis to guide business decisions. Evaluate financial impacts of parts sales programs and promotions.
Executive Partnership & Strategy Development Maintain strong relationships with senior executives to align on needs, risks, and strategic direction. Provide executive-level insights and strategic financial reporting to support decision-making and business growth. Provide executive leadership with recommendations to enhance financial performance and business opportunities. Develop and execute a robust financial strategy supporting uptime, service experience, and parts availability.
Compliance Expectations Adheres to all group and local guidelines, including compliance, data privacy, environmental regulations and workplace safety and regulations.

Benefits

annual variable pay bonus program
company paid company vehicle with insurance and fuel card
401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
non-qualified deferred compensation plan with company contribution of 7% of variable pay
starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
13+ holidays per calendar year
Paid parental leave
employee assistance program
comprehensive health care plans and wellness programs
onsite fitness (at some locations)
tuition assistance program
volunteer paid time off
short-term and long-term disability plans