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.
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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.
Assistant Controller – Financial Reporting & Controls Position Summary Reporting to the North America Regional Controller, the Assistant Controller – Financial Reporting & Controls is responsible for leading core accounting, financial reporting, internal control, audit, and compliance activities across the region. This role plays a critical part in ensuring timely and accurate financial results, compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies, and a strong control environment. The Assistant Controller will work closely with regional accounting teams, shared services, corporate finance, and external auditors while driving consistent accounting practices and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in a complex, multi-site manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting & Close
- Lead key components of monthly, quarterly, and annual close and reporting activities across regional entities.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP, company accounting policies, and corporate reporting requirements.
- Review significant journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, reserves, and other accounting schedules.
- Support regional consolidation and review of financial information across operating entities.
- Provide technical accounting guidance and coaching to regional accounting teams.
- Partner with the Regional Controller to ensure the integrity, quality, and consistency of financial reporting.
- Internal Controls, Audit & Compliance
- Lead regional audit and control activities, including balance sheet reviews, critical controls monitoring, and remediation efforts.
- Maintain and strengthen the internal control environment and ensure timely resolution of identified deficiencies.
- Coordinate internal and external audit requirements and maintain strong relationships with auditors and corporate finance.
- Ensure compliance with country-specific statutory reporting requirements and applicable company policies.
- Identify financial, operational, and control risks and recommend practical solutions.
- Support technical accounting matters and ensure consistent interpretation and application of accounting policies.
- Leadership & Team Management
- Provide accounting leadership, technical support, and coaching to regional accounting teams.
- Establish clear ownership and accountability for close, reporting, controls, and compliance activities.
- Develop and implement consistent accounting practices across regional entities and global sites, where applicable.
- Build trusted relationships across regional Finance, Corporate Finance, shared services, Operations, and external auditors.
- Support the development of accounting talent and strengthen succession and organizational capability.
- Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement, and disciplined execution.
- Strategic & Operational Support
- Drive continuous improvement and standardization of accounting, reporting, and control processes.
- Support ERP, EPM, and other finance-system enhancements and implementations.
- Partner with shared services to improve General Ledger and other accounting processes and resolve service or process issues.
- Support M&A activity, integration efforts, compliance initiatives, and other significant business projects as needed.
- Partner cross-functionally on process simplification, automation, and finance transformation initiatives.
- Identify and implement best practices that improve consistency, efficiency, scalability, and financial governance across the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with demonstrated technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting, close, and audit requirements.
- Public accounting and/or significant industry accounting experience; manufacturing experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead accounting processes and influence across teams in a complex, matrixed organization.
- Experience with Oracle or another modern ERP platform; experience with OneStream or comparable consolidation/EPM tools is a plus.
- Strong analytical, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous situations, constructively challenge existing processes, and drive issues to resolution.
This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.
We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
Benefits: Benefits For This Position Include: 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 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; And An Employee Assistance Program That Includes Company Paid Counseling Sessions And Legal Services. Eligibility For Benefits Is Governed By Applicable Plan Documents And Policies.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
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