Controller

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.

Some of your Benefits

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

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

Education Reimbursement: Receive financial aid to help propel your career to the next level.

Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Workwear: For your safety and well-being we provide the proper clothing and equipment.

LaGrange, GA

On-Site

Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership

Controller

Responsibilities

• Align the strategic financial plan locally by defining and outlining goals and activities.
• Prepare the Annual Operating Plan, including the monitoring of budget deviations, Key Performance Indicator (KPI) development, and coordinating improvement initiatives.
• Conduct monthly and year-end closure actions, including the corresponding reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting and analysis for the manufacturing location, such as budget-to-actual variances and future monthly forecasts.
• Lead the annual cost and profitability budget process for the business.
• Calculate and set manufacturing standard overhead rates and standard costs for all production parts.
• Perform product line and part profitability analysis as needed.
• Perform Annual Inventory Evaluation
• Conduct various ad-hoc financial analysis or other related projects as assigned.
• Update and maintain monthly General Ledger (GL) account reconciliations for the location through the month-end closing process.
• Monitor and ensure legal and financial compliance.
• Provide required information to Corporate Accounting for the annual external financial audit.
• Ensure the fulfillment of all legal and internal requirements regarding Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE).
• Preparing and filing the annual personal property tax return documentation
• Oversee the investment planning process by considering and calculating all expenses and ROI
• Conducting the fixed asset inventory bi-annually, placing new assets into service, and impairing or disposing of assets as needed.
• Lead by example in line with the organization's Guiding Principles and Code of Conduct.
• Develop employees and drive Talent Acquisition and Management processes.
• Foster a proactive and collaborative work culture.
• Participate in FNST Growtth and Lean Manufacturing Process activities to support continuous improvement initiatives.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA certification is a plus.
• Proven experience in financial planning, reporting, and analysis, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial compliance, and auditing practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools, as well as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and provide actionable insights.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing cost accounting preferably in the automotive supply sector.
• Thorough knowledge of standard cost manufacturing systems and production variance analysis.
• Understanding and experience with setting manufacturing overhead rates desired.
• Experience with fully integrated ERP systems (SAP ) and Business Information databases.
• Experience preparing capital expenditure requests with related cash flow and return on investment.
• Self-motivated with ability to work additional hours as needed and perform occasional business travel.
  
  

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.