Director of Finance, North America

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.

Klüber Lubrication is a global leader in specialty lubrication and part of the Freudenberg Group. With subsidiaries in 30+ countries and partners worldwide, our custom solutions support nearly every industry - from automotive to food processing. Join us to drive innovation, sustainability, and lasting impact - Together beyond lubrication.

• 401K Match:
  Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Car Allowance:
  You receive a monthly allowance to buy or lease and maintain a personal vehicle.
• International Opportunities:
  Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.
• Paid Holidays:
  With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.
• Vacation:
  We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

• Londonderry, NH
• Tyler, TX
• Hybrid Work
• Klüber Lubrication NA LP

You support our team as

• Financial Management:
  Oversee the Company’s financial operations, including cash management, budgeting, and forecasting. Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulations. Ensure that all investments are additive to the Company’s return on capital employed; the required profit margins, which are necessary for an adequate return and future growth for the company, will be generated on a continuous basis.
• Strategic Planning:
  Collaborate with the other executives to develop financial strategies that align with the Company’s goals. Analyze financial strengths and weakness to propose corrective actions.
• Risk Management & Compliance:
  Identify and manage financial risks, ensuring the organization is protected against potential financial pitfalls. Develop risk mitigation strategies. The integrity of the Company is upheld through internal controls that allow accurate and relevant financial reporting and compliance with all financial oversight bodies.
• Team Leadership:
  Manage and lead the finance team, including financial controllers and analysts. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and support professional development in the organization.
• Stakeholder Communication:
  Communicate financial performance and strategies to stakeholders, including the board of directors and senior management. Prepare reports and presentations that clearly convey financial information.

• Masters in Finance and Administration or Business with CPA or CMA certification;
  Public Accounting experience is an added advantage.
• 10+ years of experience in controlling, finance and accounting experience.
• Understanding of macroeconomic relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools.
• Strong personal sovereignty, integrity and credibility.
• Resilient, high frustration tolerance.
• Cross-cultural competence.

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.