People Architects is excited to recruit a Controller for our client, headquartered on the Westside of Cleveland.

• Establish financial processes to safeguard assets and ensure accurate reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Support information requests and provide accurate and timely requests to the President and Senior leadership when requested.
• Manage financial shared services, implementing strategic improvements across AR/AP and payroll.
• Meet all reporting requirements: monthly, quarterly, year-end, and tax reporting.
• Develop strategies to improve working capital and coordinate with international units.
• Review monthly statements for accuracy and compliance and prepare review packages for leadership.
• Support acquisition activity, compliance initiatives, and financial reporting.
• Prepare reports on Key Financial Metrics and consolidate non-financial reports for productivity initiatives and performance metrics.
• Minimize tax burden through effective global business planning.
• Provide technical support and coaching to global financial staff, ensuring implementation of Dover initiatives.
• Manage corporate accounting audits.
• Assist with special projects, process simplification, and Operating Company-specific initiatives.
• Analyze operations to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.

• 10+ years in professional accounting.
• Bachelor’s in Accounting; Master’s in Accounting/Finance desirable.
• CPA preferred.
• Experience in public accounting and as an Accounting Manager or Corporate Controller.
• Strategic thinker with experience in business and financial planning.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and negotiating skills.
• Ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Self-directed, ethical role model with professional credibility.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, and decision-making skills