Strategic Regional Controlling & Finance Lead

Freudenberg Group; Arkansas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group is seeking a finance leader in Arkansas to align the local strategic financial plan, manage month-end and year-end closures, and prepare the annual operating plan with KPI tracking. You will oversee investment analysis, ensure legal and financial compliance, and drive internal controls and efficiency improvements.

The role requires strong accounting expertise, 3–5 years in manufacturing, and proficiency with standard costing systems and MS Excel/Word.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of standard cost accounting systems; QAD/Manufacturing Pro is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Well-organized, self-motivated and deadline-driven.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to relocate and travel as required.

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, KPI 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

Accounting

Financial analysis

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree

Tools

QAD/Manufacturing Pro

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Freudenberg Group is seeking a finance leader in Arkansas to align the local strategic financial plan, manage month-end and year-end closures, and prepare the annual operating plan with KPI tracking. You will oversee investment analysis, ensure legal and financial compliance, and drive internal controls and efficiency improvements.

The role requires strong accounting expertise, 3–5 years in manufacturing, and proficiency with standard costing systems and MS Excel/Word.