Internal Controls Specialist Europe

Internal Controls Specialist Europe

Do you want to play a key role in ensuring strong business controls for one of the world’s largest manufacturers of doors and windows? At JELD-WEN, you’ll help shape the future of homes and workplaces with products that touch people’s lives every day.

About Us

Founded in 1960, JELD-WEN is a global leader with more than 22,000 employees across 24 countries. We design, produce, and distribute a wide range of interior and exterior doors, windows, and related products for both residential and commercial buildings. In Europe, we operate 28 facilities in 13 countries, generating over €1 billion in revenue. Our vision is to inspire customers through leading brands, exceptional service, and innovative solutions.

About the Role

Location: Europe (flexible, but within commuting distance of an existing JELD‑WEN site)
Working model: Full‑time, minimum 60% on‑site
Travel: Up to 15% across JELD‑WEN Europe locations

In this position, you will work closely with the Senior Manager – Internal Controls and teams across Europe. Your mission is to support the design, testing, documentation, and improvement of internal business controls. You will collaborate with Finance, Operations, HR, Sales, Internal Audit and external auditors, making this a highly visible and influential role.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the annual internal controls testing cycle
• Documenting and updating processes and controls across multiple European sites
• Identifying and driving improvements or simplifications to existing controls
• Supporting remediation activities where gaps are identified
• Participating in system changes to ensure adequate internal controls
• Providing training and coaching to colleagues across Europe
• Collaborating with Global Internal Audit and external auditors
• Assisting with ad‑hoc requests related to controls and compliance

Who You Are

You bring experience from accounting, internal audit or internal controls in a multi‑country or multi‑site organisation. You are analytical, structured, curious and able to work both independently and collaboratively.

You should have:

• Solid understanding of internal controls, process documentation and financial risks
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements
• Experience communicating complex or technical topics in a clear way
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across countries and functions
• Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach
• A degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent (preferred)

Language Requirements

Because this role works closely with teams across Europe, excellent written and spoken English is essential for all candidates.

To ensure efficient collaboration in markets where this role frequently operates, the following applies:

• If you are based in Sweden or Denmark, you must be fluent in Swedish or Danish.
• If you are based in the United Kingdom, fluency in English is fully sufficient.

(Other European languages are beneficial but not required.)

Why Join Us?

• Work in a dynamic, international environment.
• Influence and improve processes in a global organization.
• Be part of a culture built on strong values: ethics, safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive benefits and career development opportunities.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and join our European team at JELD-WEN!

Your application

Submit your application and we will interview suitable candidates as they apply. We don’t accept applications through e-mail due to GDPR regulations. For more information, you are welcome to contact Talent Acquisition Business Partner Emma Elofsgård, eelofsgard@jeldwen.com

Unless explicitly requested or approached by JELD-WEN, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services 

JELD-WEN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.