Manager Corporate Accounting

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainable Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com. 

 

 

The Manager of Corporate Accounting reports to the Senior Manager of Corporate Accounting and works closely with the Dover Business Services (DBS) shared services team in Cebu, Philippines, various departments within the Corporate office (i.e. SEC Reporting & Global Consolidations, Financial Systems & Transformation, Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, IT/Digital, Legal, Human Resources), our International Corporate Headquarters, and the Operating Companies.  Role provides great visibility to Dover’s Corporate Controller and Assistant Controllers and an opportunity to lead other expanded roles of increasing responsibility within the organization.

 

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Manage Corporate Accounting staff consisting of two Senior Accountants and the Corporate DBS accounting team of 10+ staff
• Manage the closing of the books for the Corporate office and domestic holding companies, including accounting for insurance, debt, pension, fixed asset and cloud computing, legal and environmental reserves, cash, accounts payable, payroll and other compensation, and corporate allocations and intercompany
• Review/approve Senior Accountant’s monthly journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations
• Oversee, provide guidance, and perform monitoring procedures over the monthly journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations performed by DBS
• Continuously challenge how work is performed and identify ways to expand leverage of the DBS model and improve processes
• Lead staff in continuous improvement initiatives and process improvements
• Responsible for preparation and review of financial reporting for the Corporate Office, including presenting quarterly financial results and fluctuations to the Corporate Controller
• Assist in pension reporting, accounting, and review of pension accounts, including working closely with third party actuaries on pension accounting and impact on Dover consolidated financials
• Review quarterly tax inputs, annual supplemental inputs, rollforward schedules, and analysis in global consolidation system
• Significant communication and interaction with other Corporate departments (i.e. SEC Reporting & Global Consolidations, Financial Systems & Transformation, FP&A, Tax, IT/Digital, Legal, Human Resources) and the Operating Companies, including recording of entries, resolution of issues, and sharing of best practices
• Ensure appropriate internal controls are in place and operating effectively
• Interface with auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audit, including preparing schedules and spreadsheets and walkthrough of controls
• Work closely with various departments on special projects, initiatives, and ad-hoc requests

 

WORK QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 

Fully qualified candidates will possess the following attributes:

 

• Experience (7+ years) with evidence of management experience
• Undergraduate accounting degree required
• CPA and large public accounting experience strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting and analysis, and SOX compliance
• Excellent communication skills and professionalism required as position requires a significant amount