We are looking for a Plant Controller to lead financial oversight for our manufacturing operation in Fremont, Nebraska. This role combines hands-on accounting leadership with business partnership, ensuring accurate reporting, sound controls, and meaningful analysis that supports operational decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in cost accounting, financial close processes, and manufacturing finance, along with the ability to communicate insights clearly across the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly close cycle, ensuring timely completion of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting packages along with relevant operating metrics.<br>• Deliver recurring financial updates to leadership, highlighting performance trends and explaining key differences from budget, forecast, and prior-year results.<br>• Maintain the accuracy of balance sheet accounts by overseeing reconciliations, enforcing accounting standards, and strengthening internal control practices.<br>• Direct day-to-day transaction accounting activities across the general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll-related coordination, inventory, and fixed asset records.<br>• Oversee accounting procedures that support audit readiness and help ensure financial records can be reviewed efficiently by external auditors.<br>• Partner with auditors and tax advisors by organizing documentation, answering inquiries, and supplying information needed for annual reporting requirements.<br>• Support and manage NetSuite administration and related system activities, including process oversight tied to Oracle NetSuite implementation needs.<br>• Contribute to additional finance and operational initiatives as assigned to support the broader goals of the business.
<p><strong>Accounting Professionals: Has Your Role Become More About Reporting the Numbers Than Driving the Business?</strong></p><p>Many accounting professionals in manufacturing are excellent at month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.</p><p>The challenge? Too few roles allow you to truly influence operations, challenge assumptions, improve margins, and help leadership make better business decisions.</p><p>I'm partnering on a manufacturing Accounting Manager opportunity with a growing manufacturing organization that recently acquired a Midwest operation and is investing heavily in process improvements, operational visibility, and future ERP transformation.</p><p>This isn't a role where you're buried in journal entries all day.</p><p>✅ Partner directly with plant leadership and operations</p><p> ✅ Own cost accounting, inventory analysis, and manufacturing financial insights</p><p> ✅ Help drive profitability and identify cost-saving opportunities</p><p> ✅ Play a key role in an upcoming ERP/SAP implementation</p><p> ✅ Influence business decisions through analytics and operational reporting</p><p> ✅ Work closely with a highly collaborative Controller who wants this person to become her trusted business partner</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Someone Might Consider a Conversation</strong></p><p>Many professionals reach a point where they want more visibility, influence, and business partnership opportunities—not just additional accounting tasks.</p><p>If you're currently successful where you are but would be interested in learning about a role that offers meaningful operational exposure, leadership interaction, and long-term growth potential, I'd welcome a confidential conversation.</p><p>📍 On-site opportunity in Western Iowa</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>