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Dover

. Provide financial leadership for Acme Cryogenics and its four US manufacturing locations .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeAllentown • Pennsylvania • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial leadership, strategic financial planning, and compliance with US GAAP. Proven ability to influence organizational decisions and lead finance teams effectively while ensuring accurate financial reporting and analysis.

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Financial LeadershipUS GAAP ComplianceFinancial ERP System ExperienceTeam Development and LeadershipStrategic Financial Planning

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingBudgetingForecastingOperational AnalysisCapital Expenditure ProposalsInternal ControlsFinancial Statement PreparationAnalytical SupportTrend AnalysisCompliance Auditing

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsConflict Resolution

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACMAMBA

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingFinancial LeadershipContinuous ImprovementOperational FinanceBusiness Partnering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide financial leadership for Acme Cryogenics and its four US manufacturing locations
Ensure accurate, timely, understandable financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP and Dover/OPW accounting policies
Serve on the Acme leadership team and provide financial support and guidance to operational, commercial, and functional leaders across multiple sites
Develop and implement financial strategies for the Acme business unit
Provide vision and leadership for short- and long-range growth, supporting CES and OPW objectives and initiatives
Provide finance functional and analytical support for reporting, analysis, strategic initiatives, projects, and capital requests
Support the CES Finance Director on reporting, analysis, strategic projects, key initiatives, and other activities
Lead monthly forecasting, annual strategic planning, and annual budgeting processes
Provide strategic financial input on business decisions and analyze operations to identify trends and corrective actions
Lead strategic, business, and human resource planning with Acme functional and business leaders
Prepare capital expenditure proposals and monitor investment performance
Ensure timely and high-quality general ledger, reconciliations, and close processes
Prepare financial statements, operational analyses, and periodic reports for management, CES, OPW, Dover Corporation, government, and tax authorities
Ensure documentation, procedures, testing, and compliance for internal and external financial audits
Lead and develop Finance and Accounting team members with solid- and dotted-line responsibility

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other related discipline
CPA and/or CMA preferred
MBA a plus
Minimum of 7 years of experience in a manufacturing/industrial company
At least three years in a leadership role
Experience creating, developing, and leading a team of direct reports (solid and dotted line)
Demonstrated knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls and financial reporting required
Track record as an operationally oriented finance leader and business partner
Experience with financial ERP system
Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement
Strong partnerships and ability to influence at all organizational levels, particularly the Executive team
Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills
Proven experience influencing and driving results without formal reporting lines
Ability to resolve and manage conflict constructively and effectively
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Ability to absorb new concepts, facilitate discussions, lead fellow team members, and guide other departments
Awareness of when and how to communicate issues in a timely manner
Excellent written and oral communication skills; comfortable facilitating and presenting to groups
Ability to articulate and communicate financial concepts clearly to non-finance business partners
Superior attention to detail
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Demonstrated commitment to integrity and the highest ethical standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in the applicable bonus plan