Controller - Contract/Temporary

For over 125 years, OPW has led the way in designing and manufacturing world-class retail fueling, fluid handling and car wash system solutions for the safe and efficient handling and distribution of fuels and critical fluids. OPW makes above ground and below ground products for both conventional, vapour recovery and clean energy applications in the retail and commercial markets. Additionally, OPW supplies loading arms, valves and dry-break couplings, tank truck equipment, rail car valves and equipment, and car wash systems. OPW has manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific, with sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Dover Corporation, which is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under 'DOV'. To learn more about OPW’s 125 years of providing industry-leading solutions, visit our website at .
We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Fueling Solutions, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Refrigeration & Food Equipment. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." OPW is currently seeking a Corporate Controller, based in our Hamilton, OH (greater Cincinnati, OH area) headquarters location. This position requires a proven financial leader with a 10-15 year track record of success who will provide forward looking financial leadership, analysis, and reporting to the President, CFO, and senior leadership team of OPW worldwide. The position is also responsible for coaching the global financial staff on financial analysis, reporting requirements, and improvement opportunities. Reporting to the CFO, the Corporate Controller will develop and implement robust procedures that create accurate, timely, and relevant financial statements. They will also manage communications with and between Dover segment office, operating companies, and executive management. They will be accountable to coordinate the submission of month end financials and supplemental information from all global operations with a strong focus on continuous improvement. They will work with the shared services team and operating units to drive working capital improvement.
 
~ Responsible for financial management of OPW, including safeguarding of assets. Establish financial processes, including a strong internal control environment to assure the records of the company are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, Dover accounting manual, and other regulatory requirements, as applicable

~ Meet Dover Corporation reporting requirements including monthly reporting, quarterly reporting, year-end, and tax reporting, including consolidation and review of financial information from all operating units

~ Manage Financial Shared Services for supported Operating Companies. Drive process improvement in Accounts Receivable, including credit and collection, Accounts Payable and Payroll

~ Develop and implement strategies to improve working capital, both within the shared services group, as well as coordinating with the International units. Establish processes to manage and review unit working capital initiatives to drive overall improvement in working capital

~ Perform preliminary review for errors, omissions, and ensure properly supported financial statements in compliance with all Dover and SOX standards. Support Operating Company management with analysis as needed. Support all acquisition activity, compliance initiatives, and financial reporting in a detailed and hands-on manner

Prepare reports that inform management of Key Financial Metrics. Coordinate and consolidate non-financial reports from Operations for consolidated submission of productivity initiatives, governmental surveys, performance metrics and key driver analysis. Manage communications between Segment Office and Operations.
Minimize tax burden through effective global business planning. Annual coordination of Tax inputs for Corporate Office
~ Provide technical support and coaching to global financial staffs. Ensure Dover initiatives and requirements are communicated to and implemented by global financial teams

~ Manage corporate accounting and coordinate related audits

~ Assist with special projects on group-wide initiatives, Kaizen events, process simplification, and Operating Company specific projects as requested

~ Analyze operations to identify trends in the business; Minimum of 10+ years of experience in professional accounting experience

~ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited institution. Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or related advanced degree is desirable

~ Public accounting experience and experience as an Accounting Manager or Corporate Controller is strongly preferred

~ Demonstrated ability as a strategic thinker and experienced at developing business and financial plans for short- and long-term results

~ Demonstrated creative problem solving, strong analytical and negotiating skills with a high-performance standard

~ 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. 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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