Regional Controlling Manager

Freudenberg • Cleveland, GA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world! This role involves aligning the strategic financial plan locally, conducting monthly and year-end closure actions, preparing the Annual Operating Plan, overseeing investment planning, and ensuring legal and financial compliance. The manager will lead the Controlling structure, develop tools for financial accuracy, and coordinate Health, Safety, and Environment requirements. Additionally, the role includes leading by example, developing employees, managing talent acquisition and management processes, and fostering a proactive work culture in line with Freudenberg Guiding Principles and the Code of Conduct.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of standard cost accounting systems
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• Professional-Level English language skills preferred
• experience with QAD/Manufacturing Pro is a plus

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager