Regional Finance & Operations Controller — Manufacturing

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

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.