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Head of Controlling Americas

ZF
Auburn, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2025

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Head of Controlling Americas

Country/Region: US
Location: Auburn Hills, MI, US, 48326

Req ID 78254 | Auburn Hills, United States ZF CV Systems North America LLC

About the Team

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Head of Controlling- Americas directs the overall regional financial results of the supply chain and leading the OP, Forecasts and Strategic Plan process. In addition to this, the Head of Controlling ensures functional excellence in cost management, operational improvement, capital expenditure investment activities and asset management.


What you can look forward to the Head of Controlling Americas:

  • Ensuring achievement of productivity targets for M&L, Sourcing, Logistic and Quality
  • Acting as a coach for senior business partners and develop the talent pipeline for the finance team, encourage the ZF Way principles within the team
  • Establishing a finance vision/strategy for operations and MM in support of the overall business strategy and a roadmap for Finance functional excellence
  • Validating that financial transactions, policies and procedures satisfy corporate short and long-term objectives and are in follow regulatory standards
  • Ensuring that all cost and investment targets in business case decisions/ customer quotes are aligned and approve by supply chain stakeholders
  • Driving Performance on Factories and report FMS FCM, Profit Walks and ZF Production KPIs
  • Owning, Leading, and Driving with Operations & Materials TOM – Track of Measures – Performance Tool
  • Performing regular FPR follow up with factories and address issues with plant controller and plant manager accordingly

Your Profile as the Head of Controlling- Americas:

  • 8 years plus of experience in financial roles with a leadership component
  • University degree in business or finance
  • Strong understanding of the major processes and functions across the business
  • Experience should cover a range of disciplines within finance (e.g. controllership, audit, Treasury, Tax, Systems etc.)
  • Strong analytical skills and action-oriented individual with integrity and trust who will not compromise values
  • Good motivator and effective communicator who functions well in an international matrix organization

What We Offer:

  • A supportive collaborative team environment
  • Annual Incentive Plan
  • Paid time off
  • 401k Plan
  • Health Care Benefits
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement
  • A strong diversity culture
  • Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Be part of our ZF team as Head of Controlling Americas and apply now!


Contact

Gabriela Palacio


DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.


With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility. \


Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.

Find out how we work at ZF:



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