THE COMPANY
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated preliminary sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility. 

Continental Tire has been around for nearly 150 years, we’ve been changing the way the world moves while making it more safe, smart, sustainable and accessible to all. Our Sumter location is seeking an Controlling Team Lead to join our  team. 

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

THE POSITION 
• Responsible for the management of the Plant’s PLT Controlling Team as well as supporting the plant controller for cost reduction and process improvement. 
• Ensures PLT plant operations managers are receiving timely, accurate, and useful financial reports. 
• Ensuring completeness of month end closing (including Forecast) and budget process tasks (e.g. analysis of variations, fix costs, preparation of D-Charts)
• Generate daily, weekly, monthly reports as requested from the management (and any associated analysis) and discuss it with department managers.
• Manage monthly reporting of the financial performance for the PLT division in the Sumter plant to central controlling, local plant management, WW Manufacturing controlling, and Business Unit controllers. 
• Represent controlling in business team meetings.
• Manage the implementation of common standard corporate financial & accounting processes and procedures as directed from the Central Controlling function in the Americas and/or Worldwide HQ.
• Propose methods and programs for improving financial results of the Sumter plant. 
• Lead local management team to drive the plant to meet financial goals for all operative activities that impact Sumter financial performance. 
• Provide overall management of the PLT Plant Controlling in the Sumter plant to support plant operations, strategic planning, financial analysis, YE hard close, and annual budgeting. 
• Develop planning and budgeting systems to ensure accurate, rapid, and transparent reporting of the financial performance of the plant. 
• Take over additional tasks within the Controlling team as a substitute for (as example but not limited) investment controlling, product costing.
• Adopt standardized SAP reports used by Continental AG Tire Cost Systems
•  Issue procedures and work instructions, ensure implementation of measures, and maintain controls
• Raise awareness, ensure regular ESH training and provide information about ESH responsibilities and duties 
• Ensure immediate notification and response, and initiate preventive measures in case of unsafe or polluting hazards
• Demonstrate exemplary personal behavior in ESH and motivate others

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• 5 or more years in Accounting and Finance
• 2+ years controlling experience in a manufacturing environment
• 1+ year experience managing and leading others
• Project Management Competence
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• Continental is able to offer visa support and relocation for internal candidates.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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