Controller
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Freudenberg. Northfield · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $75,981–$135,000 across the United States.
Freudenberg has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Keep accounting and finance systems reliable while coordinating the business’s financial work
- Bring monthly and year-end close tasks together, including reconciliations and audit support
- Prepare reports, analyses and rolling profit-and-loss forecasts for management and operating plans
- Track standard costs, inventory counts, construction projects and tooling assets through invoicing
- Work with commercial, production and engineering teams to process receivables and payables accurately
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting is required
- You have three to five years of experience in manufacturing
- You can use standard cost accounting systems and work proficiently in Excel and Word
Who this fits
This mid-level controller role suits someone who can explain financial information to local teams and analyze operating results, including work in Mexico. You must be willing to relocate and travel as needed.
From the employer
Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and coordinate all financial activities related to the business, ensuring the integrity of accounting and financial systems.
- Support monthly and year-end closures, including account reconciliations and audit support.
- Submit controlling data and financial statements to management teams.
- Provide financial reports and analyses to support business activities and statutory meetings.
- Conduct standard cost planning, cost allocations, stock-taking, and manage overdue and investment processes.
- Manage construction in process and tooling projects, including asset placement and customer invoicing.
- Interface with commercial, production, and engineering teams to ensure timely and accurate processing of receivables and payables.
- Prepare and analyze monthly results, including operations based in Mexico, and report to global lead center management.
- Develop monthly rolling P&L forecasts and support annual operating planning.
- Prepare financial analyses and supporting documentation for capital investments and statutory meetings.
- Explain financial concepts to local teams and provide training as needed.
- Participate in special projects as directed by management.
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.
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.
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