Regional Controlling Manager

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies; Cleveland (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Performance Related Bonus

Vacation

Job summary

Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership in the United States seeks a Regional Controlling Manager to lead financial planning and controlling across multiple manufacturing locations. You will partner with site leaders to drive accuracy, transparency, and execution of the Annual Operating Plan, while steering monthly and year-end closes.

The role focuses on KPI development, tool improvements, and talent development, fostering a proactive culture aligned with our Guiding Principles. Travel as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s degree preferred
• 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
• Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while serving as a sparring partner to internal/external stakeholders. Fosters teamwork between employees and across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Aligns the strategic financial plan locally by defining and outlining goals and activities
• Conducts monthly and year-end closure actions, including the corresponding reporting
• Prepares Annual Operating Plan, including the monitoring of budget deviations, Key Performance Indicator development, and coordinating improvement initiatives
• Oversees the investment planning process and runs the Investment Evaluation Analysis
• Monitors and ensures legal and financial compliance
• Manages the Controlling structure of the location and/or legal entity and contributes to developing tools aimed at improving financial accuracy
• Coordinates and monitors the fulfillment of all legal and internal requirements regarding Health, Safety and Environment
• Leads by example and line with the Freudenberg Guiding Principles and the Code of Conduct, while developing employees, driving Talent Acquisition and Management processes, and fostering a proactive work culture

Skills

Financial planning

Cost accounting

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

QAD/Manufacturing Pro

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: \"We will wow your world!\" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. Being part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, MI, operates more than 20 facilities and employs about 4,700 people across the Americas.

Some of your Benefits

• 401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
• Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.
• Performance Related Bonus: When you have an impact, you can reap the rewards.
• Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Cleveland, GA

Northfield, NH

Hybrid Work

Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership

We are seeking a dynamic manufacturing leader to drive financial excellence and operational performance managing multiple manufacturing locations with oversight of multiple controllers. In this role, you will align the local strategic financial plan by setting clear goals, defining key activities, and ensuring strong execution across the operation. You will lead monthly and year‑end closing processes, oversee accurate reporting, and manage the Annual Operating Plan—including budget monitoring, KPI development, and cross‑functional improvement initiatives.

As the leader of the multiple sites Controlling function, you partner with the site leader to strengthen financial accuracy and transparency through improved tools and processes while driving strategic planning and results.

Most importantly, you will lead by example—developing talent, supporting workforce planning, shaping a strong succession pipeline, and fostering a proactive, collaborative culture rooted in our Guiding Principles.

Regional Controlling Manager

Responsibilities

• Aligns the strategic financial plan locally by defining and outlining goals and activities
• Conducts monthly and year-end closure actions, including the corresponding reporting
• Prepares Annual Operating Plan, including the monitoring of budget deviations, Key Performance Indicator development, and coordinating improvement initiatives
• Oversees the investment planning process and runs the Investment Evaluation Analysis
• Monitors and ensures legal and financial compliance
• Manages the Controlling structure of the location and/or legal entity and contributes to developing tools aimed at improving financial accuracy
• Coordinates and monitors the fulfillment of all legal and internal requirements regarding Health, Safety and Environment
• Leads by example and line with the Freudenberg Guiding Principles and the Code of Conduct, while developing employees, driving Talent Acquisition and Management processes, and fostering a proactive work culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s degree preferred
• 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
• Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while serving as a sparring partner to internal/external stakeholders. Fosters teamwork between employees and across the organization.
• Value for Customers: Drives a customer-oriented business strategy and provides indispensable support to deliver successful outcomes.
• Innovation: Envisions the impact of potential future trends and proactively drives necessary changes. Encourages creativity and initiative from employees.
• Drive & Execution: Inspires and motivates self and others, while taking full accountability for actions and results.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.