FP&A Manager & Controller — Finance Leader, SOX & Strategy

Dover Corporation; Cypress, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Corporation in Orange County, CA is seeking an FP&A Manager and Controller to lead financial planning, analysis and reporting for a key business entity within the group. The role drives month-end close, budgeting, SOX compliance and staffing the accounting team to improve accuracy and timeliness.

The successful candidate will be highly analytical, possess deep US GAAP knowledge, and excel in building financial models, ERP/BI proficiency, and cross-functional collaboration with operations,

Qualifications

• 8 or more years’ experience in Accounting and Financial Reporting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and proven experience in month-end close processes.
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and auditing.
• Solid manufacturing costing experience.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; MS Access is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial reports, including financial results and forecasts.
• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Track and report key business metrics, providing insights to drive performance improvements.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and financial reviews for the annual pricing process.
• Create financial models and conduct ad hoc analysis to support commercial, operational, and engineering teams.
• Act as a power user of ERP, Business Intelligence (BI) Tools, and Consolidation systems.
• Supervise internal staff, including Costing Analysts and Staff Accountants.
• Manage an outsourced team handling accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), credit, collections, sales tax filings, and the month-end close process.
• Drive key performance metrics, such as Days Payable Outstanding (DPO), Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), and reduction of accounts receivable past dues.
• Approve customer and supplier master data, credit limits, and credit memo requests.
• Oversee Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, internal audits, and timely remediation across all company sites.
• Organize and perform annual testing, track progress, and drive closure of remediation efforts.
• Ensure adherence to accounting policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, tax regulations, and other applicable rules.
• Oversee accounting programs such as credit card processors, electronic workflows, and record retention systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Lead accounting-related projects and process improvements.
• Manage special assignments and other projects as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Prioritization

Independence / self-starter

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Service orientation

SOX/compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business or Economics

Master’s degree a plus

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

MS Access

ERP systems

BI systems

Job description

Dover Corporation in Orange County, CA is seeking an FP&A Manager and Controller to lead financial planning, analysis and reporting for a key business entity within the group. The role drives month-end close, budgeting, SOX compliance and staffing the accounting team to improve accuracy and timeliness.

The successful candidate will be highly analytical, possess deep US GAAP knowledge, and excel in building financial models, ERP/BI proficiency, and cross-functional collaboration with operations,