OPW, a Dover Company Looking for Director of Finance at Elon, NC Full Time

**We are looking for someone within Allentown PA, Elon NC, or Cincinnati OH area

The Finance Director is a key member of the leadership team responsible for managing the finance functions of the global Cryogenics business in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and financial management techniques and practices. Responsible for the financial control and discipline of the business.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement financial strategies for the Cryogenics business. Provide vision and leadership to drive both long- and short-range growth while supporting OPW and Cryogenics business objectives and key initiatives
• Lead the monthly financial close and forecasting process for the Cryogenics business
• Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision making issues affecting the Cryogenics organization, i.e., evaluation of potential inorganic opportunities
• Ensure that financial reporting is accurate, timely, and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), as well as in compliance with Dover Accounting policies as prescribed in the Dover Accounting Manual
• Work closely with the Business Leader to develop and lead an effective strategic, business, and human resource planning process
• Responsible for ensuring the monthly General Ledger, reconciliations, and close processes are completed for the Business
• Manages the finance staff for Cryogenics
• Prepares financial statements and appropriate detailed analysis of the operations of the business for management and submission to OPW Corporate and Dover, as well as all periodic reports to government and tax authorities. Write the monthly operating report for the business
• Responsible for ensuring the business has successful documentation, procedures, testing, & all internal and external financial audits. Maintain full compliance with all requirements
• Participate as a key member of the Company’s strategic planning team to identify short- and long-range objectives, implementation of objectives, and on-going evaluation
• Analyze operations to identify trends in the business; recommend and implement specific corrective actions when warranted
• Leads in the development of the Annual Operating Plan exercise for the Cryogenics business, which includes all aspects of the P&L and Balance sheet as a result of business unit strategies, tactics, and resources necessary to achieve Business goals
• Prepare capital expenditure proposals for various aspects of the business and monitor the investment performance against the proposal
• Ensure effective financial processes are in place
• Assist in the financial analysis and due diligence process relating to potential acquisitions
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Business or Finance
• 10+ years accounting with at least 5 years at the managerial level within an industrial high transaction setting.
• Ability to be “hands-on” and to understand the strategic perspective
• Must be able to travel 25% (includes international travel)

Desired Characteristics, Competence and Capabilities:

• MBA or CFA preferred
• CPA or CMA preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of operating in a Global environment, preferred. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to provide leadership, and build a focused team throughout the business
• Demonstrated ability as a strategic thinker and experienced at developing business and financial plans for short- and long-term results
• Proven leadership skills in working as a member of an executive team, including strategic planning
• Proven record with quality programs, costing, contract pricing, and business proposals
• Strong cost accounting background in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Oracle and/or InforXA preferred
• Professional presentation skills, including persuasive communication skills, adept listening, and interpretation skills
• Well-developed cross functional ability to work with all levels of the organization and an international workforce
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present, influence, and collaborate at the leadership level
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills