Director, North America Controller

Dover Corporation•Austin, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Position Summary Reporting to the Sr. Director of Finance, the North America Regional Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for overseeing accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance activities across U.S. and Canadian operations. This role ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, a strong internal control environment, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance across a complex, multi-site manufacturing organization. The Regional Controller leads and develops the regional accounting organization, establishes clear accountability, and partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, FP&A, and shared services. The ideal candidate brings deep manufacturing accounting experience, strong technical accounting capabilities, and the confidence and agility to challenge existing processes and drive issues through resolution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA strongly preferred.
Minimum 12–15 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including 5+ years in a senior accounting leadership role such as Controller, Assistant Controller, or Regional Controller.
Significant experience within a large, multi-site manufacturing environment; public accounting experience is a plus.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, audit, and manufacturing accounting.
Demonstrated experience leading teams and operating effectively across a complex, matrixed organization.
Experience with ERP systems; Oracle preferred, with SAP or comparable platforms also relevant.
Proven ability to drive process improvement, finance transformation, and organizational change.
Inquisitive, agile, and confident leader who demonstrates sound judgment, strong accountability, and the ability to constructively challenge existing processes.

Nice To Haves

public accounting experience is a plus
Oracle preferred, with SAP or comparable platforms also relevant

Responsibilities

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for North America, ensuring timely and accurate financial results.
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS, where applicable, as well as company accounting policies and reporting requirements.
Oversee consolidation and financial reporting across multi-plant and multi-entity operations.
Coordinate external audits and manage relationships with internal and external auditors.
Ensure appropriate accounting treatment and reporting for significant or complex transactions.
Establish, maintain, and continuously strengthen the regional internal control environment.
Ensure compliance with company policies, financial governance standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks across the region.
Lead internal audit activities, balance sheet reviews, and remediation efforts.
Establish clear ownership and accountability for control execution and timely resolution of identified issues.
Lead, coach, and develop regional accounting teams, including Assistant Controllers and other accounting leaders.
Establish clear roles, priorities, and accountability across the accounting organization.
Build scalable processes and foster a culture of continuous improvement, disciplined execution, and willingness to challenge the status quo.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, HR, Engineering, Commercial, and FP&A.
Effectively navigate the shared services organization, driving accountability and ensuring the business receives the support and service levels required.
Develop organizational capability and succession plans to strengthen the accounting organization over time.
Provide financial insight and accounting leadership to support capital investments, expansions, and other significant business decisions.
Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, trend analysis, and profitability drivers.
Drive ERP optimization and finance transformation initiatives, challenging existing processes and driving issues through resolution.
Lead efforts to simplify, standardize, and automate accounting processes across the region.
Partner with business and finance leadership on cross-functional initiatives that improve financial performance, controls, and scalability.

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
12 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year
Paid Vacation Days Beginning At 120 Hours Annually For Non-Exempt Employees And 160 Hours For Exempt Employees
40 Paid Sick Leave Hours Annually Or As Provided Under State And Local Paid Sick Leave Laws
8 Hours Paid Volunteer Time
Business Travel Services
Employee Discounts
An Employee Assistance Program That Includes Company Paid Counseling Sessions And Legal Services