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.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Maryland is $89,900–$134,900 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. Knorr Brake Company is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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.