2026 Internship - Controlling (Hoosier Racing Tire)

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.9 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites. 

Hoosier Racing Tire, the largest race tire manufacturer in the world, has continually promoted passion, pride, and success in the racing industry since 1957. Based in Plymouth, Ind. their state-of-the-art facility, including a fully integrated technology and R&D center, is solely dedicated to engineering, designing, supporting, and manufacturing the over 1,000 different types of racing and high-performance tires currently produced. Instilled with the heritage of champions, Hoosier utilizes a model sales and distribution network to deliver winning results globally. Hoosier Racing Tire is a 100% subsidiary of Continental AG. 

THE POSITION

Hoosier Racing Tire is seeking a 2026 Controlling Intern to join our team in Lakeville, IN. This internship offers hands-on experience in analyzing operational and financial data, supporting month-end close processes, and identifying opportunities for process improvement. The role provides valuable exposure to manufacturing finance, cost accounting, and overall business performance analysis.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Conduct financial and variance analysis (volume, mix, scrap) to support operational decision-making
• Support cost controlling, expense tracking, and cost center reporting against budget and forecast
• Assist with month-end closing activities and ensure accuracy of financial data in collaboration with accounting
• Support business case calculations to provide insights on investments and development projects.
• Help improve and standardize reporting processes and tools, primarily using Excel

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited university, pursuing a degree in:

Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Minimum sophomore standing by Fall 2026
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Must be able to commute to Lakeville, IN. Transportation and lodging are not provided for this internship.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

 

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