Regional Controlling Manager

Jobtailor; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg in Cleveland seeks a Finance Controller to lead local financial planning, monthly closures, and annual planning. You will oversee investment analysis, ensure compliance, and drive KPI development while guiding talent management and cross-functional collaboration.

The role demands 3–5 years in manufacturing, solid cost accounting knowledge, and strong Excel/Word proficiency, with willingness to relocate and travel as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Professional-Level English language skills preferred.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of standard cost accounting systems.
• Experience with QAD/Manufacturing Pro is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Well-organized, self-motivated, and able to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and multi-tasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to relocate and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Align the strategic financial plan locally by defining goals and activities.
• Conduct monthly and year-end closure actions, including reporting.
• Prepare the Annual Operating Plan, monitor budget deviations, develop KPIs, and coordinate improvement initiatives.
• Oversee the investment planning process and run Investment Evaluation Analysis.
• Monitor and ensure legal and financial compliance.
• Manage the Controlling structure of the location and/or legal entity and contribute to tools improving financial accuracy.
• Coordinate and monitor fulfillment of legal and internal Health, Safety and Environment requirements.
• Lead by example in line with Freudenberg Guiding Principles and Code of Conduct.
• Develop employees, drive Talent Acquisition and Management processes, and foster a proactive work culture.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders and foster teamwork across the organization.
• Drive a customer-oriented business strategy and provide support for successful outcomes.
• Anticipate future trends and proactively drive necessary changes.
• Inspire and motivate self and others while taking accountability for actions and results.

Skills

Financial Planning

Budget Monitoring

KPI Development

Investment Planning

Cost Accounting

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Reporting

Talent Management

Health Safety & Environment

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Accountability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

QAD/Manufacturing Pro

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

• Align the strategic financial plan locally by defining and outlining goals and activities


• Conduct monthly and year-end closure actions, including corresponding reporting


• Prepare the Annual Operating Plan, monitor budget deviations, develop Key Performance Indicators, and coordinate improvement initiatives


• Oversee the investment planning process and run Investment Evaluation Analysis


• Monitor and ensure legal and financial compliance


• Manage the Controlling structure of the location and/or legal entity and contribute to tools improving financial accuracy


• Coordinate and monitor fulfillment of legal and internal Health, Safety and Environment requirements


• Lead by example in line with Freudenberg Guiding Principles and Code of Conduct


• Develop employees, drive Talent Acquisition and Management processes, and foster a proactive work culture


• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders and foster teamwork across the organization


• Drive a customer-oriented business strategy and provide support for successful outcomes


• Anticipate future trends and proactively drive necessary changes


• Inspire and motivate self and others while taking accountability for actions and results

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required


• Professional-Level English language skills preferred


• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment


• Working knowledge of standard cost accounting systems


• Experience with QAD/Manufacturing Pro is a plus


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word


• Well-organized, self-motivated, and able to meet deadlines


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and multi-tasking abilities


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Willingness to relocate and travel as required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial planning, compliance, and reporting within a manufacturing environment, while effectively leading teams and driving talent management initiatives. Proficient in utilizing analytical skills to monitor budgets, develop KPIs, and implement improvement strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor's Degree In Accounting


• Financial Compliance Management


• Investment Evaluation Analysis


• Standard Cost Accounting Systems


• Microsoft Excel Proficiency

Hard Skills

• Financial Planning


• Budget Monitoring


• Key Performance Indicators Development


• Investment Planning


• Cost Accounting


• Analytical Skills


• Problem-Solving


• Reporting


• Talent Management


• Health, Safety And Environment Compliance

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills


• Teamwork


• Self-Motivation


• Organizational Skills


• Accountability

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing Environment


• Financial Accuracy


• Customer-Oriented Business Strategy


• Freudenberg Guiding Principles


• Code Of Conduct

Tools & Technologies

• QAD/Manufacturing Pro


• Microsoft Word