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.

Summary

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.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional responsibilities and requirements may be added or changed at any time with or without notice.

Responsibilities and Duties include but are not limited to:

• 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 but not limited to, 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, monitor internal controls, and ensure 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 the primary liaison between external auditors and regional finance team by managing the flow of information and responding to inquiries.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as requested by Regional Finance management.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Responsibilities and Duties satisfactorily. The qualifications and skills listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities for the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.

• 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; or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
• CPA certification is Required.
• Working knowledge in GAAP accounting and cost accounting, with strong revenue recognition experience. 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 is necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to…