Director, Aftermarket Controlling

Inside the Role

The Director, Aftermarket Controlling provides strategic financial leadership and full controlling oversight for DTNA's Aftermarket Business Units, including Aftermarket Parts, Fleet Services Group (Connectivity, Extended Warranty), Marketing, Strategic Value Chain, Service, and Distribution Network Development. This role ensures transparency of financial performance, delivers actionable insights, drives long range financial planning, and serves as a strategic business partner to senior Aftermarket leadership.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience

Benefits include annual variable pay bonus program; company paid company vehicle with insurance and fuel card; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; non-qualified deferred compensation plan with company contribution of 7% of variable pay; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ holidays per calendar year; Paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive health care plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance program; volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.

What You Drive at DTNA

People Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team through clear target agreements, performance evaluations, and continuous coaching.

• Foster a coachingbased leadership culture and ensure employee readiness for Finance & Controlling requirements, Daimler Integrity Code expectations, and internal control standards.

• Support employee participation in crossfunctional projects to improve customer uptime and operational processes.

Financial Transparency, Reporting & Performance Management

• Drive monthly reporting and in-depth financial analysis to monitor performance and identify improvement opportunities

• Ensure timely, accurate analysis of budgets, forecasts, and financial trends. Oversee all finance functions to ensure consistent, accurate reporting aligned with DTNA corporate accounting and planning requirements.

• Deliver monthly performance updates and support regular Business Unit Reviews (BURs), including:

  • Contribution margin by product type

  • Variable & fixed cost analysis

  • Working capital performance

  • Capital spending

  • Business risk identification & mitigation

• Lead the development annual business plans, monthly forecasts, trend analysis and budgets to ensure alignment with business unit goals and corporate financial objectives

Business Partnership & Strategic Decision Support

• Collaborate across Aftermarket Business Units to identify financial/operational metrics, develop business cases and drive strategic initiatives.

• Lead development of revenue, pricing, cost, and margin analysis to guide business decisions.

• Evaluate financial impacts of parts sales programs and promotions.

Executive Partnership & Strategy Development

• Maintain strong relationships with senior executives to align on needs, risks, and strategic direction.

• Provide executive-level insights and strategic financial reporting to support decision-making and business growth. Provide executive leadership with recommendations to enhance financial performance and business opportunities.

• Develop and execute a robust financial strategy supporting uptime, service experience, and parts availability.

Compliance Expectations

• Adheres to all group and local guidelines, including compliance, data privacy, environmental regulations and workplace safety and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 8 - 10 years of experience in finance, accounting, or related field required

• 4 - 6 years of management experience required

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a deep understanding of margin analysis, forecasting, and financial modeling.

• Proven ability to lead teams, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and drive strategic outcomes.

• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate financial insights into business actions.

• Demonstrated ability to lead through change, manage complexity, and foster a collaborative team environment.

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field preferred

• CPA or similar certification desired

This position is not open for Expat opportunities.

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Fort Mill, SC US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we're building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA's legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future - building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

U.S. Visa sponsorship available if you qualify under the following:

• Hold a valid existing Visa (L1A, L1B, L2, TN, H1B, H4 EAD, OPT EAD, CPT)
• Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa
• Those eligible for a TN Visa (Canadian or Mexican National working in an Engineering, Accounting or Scientific Technologist capacity with an aligning degree)
• Those eligible for an L-1 (inter-company) Daimler Truck visa under the Corporate Blanket L-1 program would require at least one-year of qualifying experience in the last three years

Additional Information

• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.