Controlling Manager at Knorr Brake Company – Westminster, Maryland

Knorr Brake Company

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Controlling Manager

LOCATION: Westminster / Maryland (US-MD), United States | BRAND: Knorr Brake Company | REQUISITION ID: 9468 | JOB GRADE:17 | ON-SITE/REMOTE: Hybrid

Knorr Brake Company is the innovative leader in the manufacture and supply of braking systems, passenger doors and climate-control equipment for all types of Mass Transit customers such as: METRO, Light Rail Vehicles, High-Speed Trains, Commuter Rail and Monorail Vehicles for the North America market. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today at www.KnorrBrake.com!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Controlling Manager will need to combine a strong financial acumen and operational knowledge. The goal is to leverage financial tools and experience to drive efficiency and profitability moving thru the product life cycle commencing with the tender to design to manufature to product delivery to warranty finishing with long-term maintenance. You will be guided by BU HVAC VP Finance and work with your leadership colleagues in the US to analyze performance, identify growth opportunties, and implement initiatives that optimize resources and maximize returns.

The Controlling Manager oversees the entire Finance, Controlling, Treasury and Accounting functions for Merak North America. This roles involves significant, direct interaction with the Managing Director, internal stakeholders as well as the Corporate Merak colleagues.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the operational reporting, controlling budget, and forecasting of the Merak North America entity.
• Manage and Supervise all FICO staff
• Monthly, quarterly and yearly financial and management reports
• The annual budget, semi-annual forecasts and monthly/quartlery outlooks to meet deadlines within the Merak planning calendar
• Consult with various stakeholders to achieve budgeting and forecasting deadlines
• Manage year end Audit, Taxes and other Statutory requirements
• Maintain and safeguard business records
• Works with sales to evaulate new projects and asses fincial viability
• Develop and monitor data to advise the business of weaknesses and improve overall operational efficiency

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies:

• Skills to support and challenge BU leader regarding the financial performance of their business.
• Ability to manage multiple internal customer demands.
• Ability to manage product ramp-ups from a financial standpoint.
• Ability to represent the Director of Finance in Top Management Review Meetings.

Please note: At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

What does Knorr Brake Company have to offer you?

- Competitive Health Benefits, including Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision and Virtual visits
- Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary life, Disability and other Supplemental coverages
- Identity Theft and Legal Protection benefits
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Generous 401(k) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free corporate passes to the Baltimore Zoo and Aquarium
- Free gym membership
- Additional discounts include cellular, auto, theme park & attraction tickets, local restaurants, bank partnerships, etc.
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid “KBC Cares” Volunteer Time Off
- 12 company-paid holidays (includes full week between Christmas and New Year’s)
- Monthly employee welfare events and corporate outreach (Crab Feast, Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day, Chili Cook-Off, etc.)

Knorr Brake Company LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Nearest Major Market: Baltimore