Plant Controller

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• Maintain financial records according to regulations. Includes monthly closing, year-end audits and reconciling accounts.

• Become a business partner supporting Lead Center and Division Managers in reaching profit targets. Prepares forecasts.

• Maintain internal controls in accordance with Company policy.

• Prepare financial analysis as needed to support business objectives.

• Facilitate the annual business plan process.

• Prepare annual cost plan setting work center rates for inventory valuation and standard product cost.

• Preparation of appropriation requests (AR) and analysis.

• Coordinate physical inventories and encourage cycle counts.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA certification is a plus.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing cost accounting preferably in a regulated industry.

• 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.

• 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.

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.