Regional Assistant Controller - Americas

Regional Assistant Controller - Americas

Ready to take your finance career to the next level? We’re hiring a Regional Assistant Controller – Americas to oversee financial operations for multiple entities within our parent company’s Measurement Systems (MS) division, including DTS, DSI, and VPG Canada. This role goes beyond traditional accounting—it’s a chance to lead cross-border finance teams, support strategic decision‑making, and drive operational excellence across a dynamic, multi‑entity environment.

If you're ready to bring your financial expertise to a role with real influence, we want to hear from you.

The Regional Assistant Controller/Americas is responsible for overseeing the Finance Department activities for the US Region Measurement Systems companies (DTS, DSI, VPG Canada) as well as assisting the Regional Controller regarding the management of regional finance activities. Oversees the financial operations and performance of assigned regional branches, including but not limited to managing financial data, presenting insights to regional and global management, developing budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading finance teams within the region.

• Provides financial and accounting support to the Regional Controller by overseeing the financial operations and performance of assigned regional branches. Ensures the accuracy of financial data and reports.
• Provides finance administration support, including coordinating budgeting processes, monitoring expenses, analyzing financial data for insights, and developing forecasts.
• Prepares and presents accurate, timely financial statements, reports, and analyses to regional and/or global leadership. Effectively communicates with various stakeholders, including regional and global teams.
• Supervises, leads, and develops site finance and accounting teams, fostering high performance, and managing staff development.
• Implements and enforces financial policies and procedures, monitors internal controls, and ensures compliance with applicable regulations, including GAAP and SOX.
• Provides financial recommendations to management, supports strategic decision‑making, and contributes to achieving regional and organizational goals. Recommends process improvements as needed.
• Oversees regional audit and internal controls functions. May serve as the primary liaison between external auditors and the regional finance team by managing the flow of information and responding to inquiries.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as requested by Regional Finance management.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with emphasis in finance, accounting, or similar discipline and significant related experience (approx. 5+ years) encompassing finance, accounting, financial planning, reporting and analysis in a manufacturing, multi‑location/company, or public entity environment; CPA certification is strongly desired.
• Working knowledge in GAAP accounting and cost accounting. Previous experience working with an ERP system; experience using SYSPRO is a plus.
• Previous supervisory experience as well as the ability to lead/manage a finance team, in person and remote, at various locations utilizing strong analytical, reasoning, interpersonal communication, problem‑solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately address and document details, simultaneously manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively with other individuals/departments. The ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, in a professional, diplomatic manner is also necessary.
• Demonstrated proficiency using MS Outlook, Excel (advanced level), Word, and PowerPoint as well as the ability to learn and master other essential software products, such as SYSPRO.
• Strong ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.

• Competitive base salary and performance bonus structure
• Flexible work schedules
• Six paid company holidays plus the final week of the year off (paid)
• Free on‑site EV charging stations
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer‑paid…