Controller

Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated Assistant Controller up to Controller to join our team in Omaha, Nebraska, and lead our financial operations with precision and integrity. This position is a full-time, permanent position with a Manufacturing/Production company that will work directly with the CFO to oversee and manage the accounting & finance department. This position is with This role is essential in ensuring accurate financial records, maintaining compliance, and driving process improvements to support our manufacturing business's growth. If you thrive in a collaborative and hands-on environment, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.

• Maintain the accuracy of the general ledger and trial balance, investigating and resolving discrepancies effectively.

• Prepare internal financial statements and supporting schedules for leadership and external stakeholders.

• Ensure proper accounting treatment for transactions, including revenue, inventory, capital expenditures, and intercompany activities.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and enhance data integrity across departments.

• Document and improve accounting policies and internal controls to ensure audit readiness and compliance with standards.

• Identify opportunities to optimize reporting processes and reduce the monthly close timeline.

• Utilize accounting systems and software to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and automation within financial operations.

• Support audits and special projects, implementing scalable accounting solutions for business growth.

• Collaborate on budgeting processes, variance analysis, and financial forecasting to assist in strategic planning.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency in accounting software systems, such as Great Plains Dynamics.

• Strong understanding of GAAP principles and financial reporting standards.

• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close procedures.

• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and implement scalable accounting solutions.

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to resolve variances effectively.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work across departments and with leadership.

Full-time