NA Controlling Manager

Overview

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.

Benefits

401K Match:
Save for retirement with the company s help.

Health Insurance:
Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.

Vacation:
We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Sustainability & Social Commitment:
We support social and sustainable projects and encourage employee involvement.

Paid Holidays:
With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.

Location:

Manchester, NH

On-Site

Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership

NA Controlling Manager

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field;
  Master’s degree (e.g., MBA) preferred; 7–10 years of progressive experience in controlling, finance, or financial management within a manufacturing, industrial, or multinational environment
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, ACCA, or equivalent are highly desirable
• Proven experience in strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management at the site and/or legal entity level
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with monthly and year-end close processes, statutory reporting, and management reporting
• Strong background in capital investment planning, including business case development, ROI analysis, and Investment Evaluation Analysis
• Solid experience ensuring financial, legal, and regulatory compliance, including internal controls and audit coordination
• Prior experience in people leadership, including managing finance/controlling teams and developing organizational structures
• 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.