Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1><ul><li>Team Leadership: Responsible for a six-person General Ledger and Asset Accounting team based in Weinheim and Kaiserslautern – with a focus on clear communication, structure, and collaborative leadership</li><li>Financial Statements: Steering and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB and IFRS for six legal entities – including coordination with external auditors and the corporate group</li><li>Technical Expertise: Acting as a go-to person for complex accounting topics, including provisions, asset accounting, and queries from the group environment</li><li>Systems &amp; Interfaces: Global maintenance of accounts and balance sheet structures across numerous SAP companies within the business group; ensuring smooth operations in SAP FI and AA (currently R/3, preparing for S/4HANA), including optimization of interfaces and reporting processes</li><li>Digitalization: Actively shaping the ongoing development of the team’s work organization (e.g., documentation, filing, automation)</li></ul><h1>Qualifications:</h1><ul><li>Educational Background: Degree in business administration or completed commercial training with additional qualification as a certified balance sheet accountant</li><li>Professional Experience: Several years of experience in external accounting, ideally in a leadership role with responsibility for statutory financial statements</li><li>System Expertise: Strong knowledge of SAP FI and AA; basic understanding of related modules (CO, MM, SD) is a plus</li><li>Language Skills: Fluent German (written and spoken) and solid English for regular communication in an international environment</li><li>Leadership Style: Clear and structured leadership personality with strong communication skills, assertiveness, and the ability to handle conflict constructively while further developing the team</li><li>Core Competencies: High standards of quality, a structured and goal-oriented way of working, and a strong motivation to question and improve processes</li></ul>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.Freudenberg Performance Materials Service GmbH

Freudenberg e-Power Systems is one of the world's leading suppliers of emission-neutral energy systems for heavy-duty applications. With its experience and expertise in battery and fuel cell technology, the company offers tailor-made solutions, in particular combined systems, for sustainable and economical e-mobility. With over 800 employees, Freudenberg e-Power Systems supports its customers from application development through to production, commissioning and service.
The company is part of the global Freudenberg Group, which has four business areas: Seals and Vibration Control Technology, Nonwovens and Filtration, Household Products as well as Specialties and Others. In 2022 the Group generated sales of more than 11 billion euros and employed more than 50,000 associates in around 60 countries.

Team Lead General Ledger (f/m/d)

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1><ul><li>Team Leadership: Responsible for a six-person General Ledger and Asset Accounting team based in Weinheim and Kaiserslautern – with a focus on clear communication, structure, and collaborative leadership</li><li>Financial Statements: Steering and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB and IFRS for six legal entities – including coordination with external auditors and the corporate group</li><li>Technical Expertise: Acting as a go-to person for complex accounting topics, including provisions, asset accounting, and queries from the group environment</li><li>Systems &amp; Interfaces: Global maintenance of accounts and balance sheet structures across numerous SAP companies within the business group; ensuring smooth operations in SAP FI and AA (currently R/3, preparing for S/4HANA), including optimization of interfaces and reporting processes</li><li>Digitalization: Actively shaping the ongoing development of the team’s work organization (e.g., documentation, filing, automation)</li></ul><h1>Qualifications:</h1><ul><li>Educational Background: Degree in business administration or completed commercial training with additional qualification as a certified balance sheet accountant</li><li>Professional Experience: Several years of experience in external accounting, ideally in a leadership role with responsibility for statutory financial statements</li><li>System Expertise: Strong knowledge of SAP FI and AA; basic understanding of related modules (CO, MM, SD) is a plus</li><li>Language Skills: Fluent German (written and spoken) and solid English for regular communication in an international environment</li><li>Leadership Style: Clear and structured leadership personality with strong communication skills, assertiveness, and the ability to handle conflict constructively while further developing the team</li><li>Core Competencies: High standards of quality, a structured and goal-oriented way of working, and a strong motivation to question and improve processes</li></ul>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.Freudenberg Performance Materials Service GmbH

Team Lead General Ledger (f/m/d)

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