We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join a sales-focused organization in Fremont, Nebraska. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting reporting cycles, and helping leadership make informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to work across day-to-day operations as well as broader planning initiatives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support monthly and annual close activities by preparing journal entries and helping deliver accurate financial results on schedule.<br>• Prepare and evaluate financial statements, reconciliations, and related schedules to ensure completeness and reliability.<br>• Partner with external tax professionals and the parent accounting team to coordinate required tax reporting and filings.<br>• Review and process selected banking activity while helping maintain proper financial controls over cash transactions.<br>• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to keep accounting records current and accurate.<br>• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial presentations that support leadership and board-level planning.<br>• Help uphold compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and established internal control requirements.<br>• Assist with external audit preparation by organizing documentation and responding to auditor requests in a timely manner.<br>• Strengthen accounting workflows by refining procedures, improving controls, and introducing more efficient tools and processes.<br>• Provide support or oversight for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and assigned accounting staff as business needs require.
We are looking for a Controller to lead core accounting and cash management activities for a transport organization based in Fremont, Nebraska. This position oversees financial reporting, tax compliance, and account reconciliations across multiple entities while supporting the broader administration team. The role also partners with leadership on financial visibility, audit readiness, and special projects that support ongoing business operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily cash activity across multiple entities and develop short-term forecasts to support sound financial planning.<br>• Produce weekly cash reporting and complete monthly bank reconciliations to ensure balances are accurate and fully supported.<br>• Prepare recurring journal entries, supporting schedules, and monthly financial statements in a timely and accurate manner.<br>• Manage payroll-related tax filings and payments at the federal and state level, including weekly, monthly, quarterly, and semi-monthly obligations.<br>• Administer sales and use tax reporting, income tax payments, and required annual or periodic state filings to maintain compliance.<br>• Maintain fixed asset records, debt schedules, and line of credit tracking while preparing related reports for financial review.<br>• Support accounting operations tied to freight billing, driver settlements, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and independent contractor transactions.<br>• Coordinate materials for annual internal audit activities, review outstanding financial exceptions, and help resolve open items efficiently.<br>• Process manual payments, employee expense reimbursements, bonus-related data, and other accounting tasks as needed.<br>• Contribute to management meetings and assist with special financial projects assigned by leadership.
<p>A global consumer products organization is seeking a Controller – Financial Systems & Operations to support accounting leadership, financial reporting, process improvement, and finance technology initiatives.</p><p>Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this role blends technical accounting expertise with financial systems, reporting, analytics, and operational improvement. The company recently implemented a new ERP platform and is focused on enhancing reporting capabilities, automation, business intelligence, and financial decision support.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a finance leader who enjoys improving processes, leveraging technology, and driving meaningful business impact.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Accounting & Finance</p><ul><li>Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analyses.</li><li>Assist with consolidated reporting, intercompany accounting, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and treasury activities.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and executive reporting.</li><li>Strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.</li></ul><p>Systems & Analytics</p><ul><li>Help optimize and enhance ERP and financial reporting systems.</li><li>Partner with IT and business leaders on process improvements and automation initiatives.</li><li>Develop and improve Power BI dashboards, KPIs, and management reporting.</li><li>Deliver financial insights that support operational and strategic decision-making.</li></ul><p>Audit, Compliance & Leadership</p><ul><li>Support SOX compliance, audit activities, and financial reporting requirements.</li><li>Lead cross-functional process improvement projects.</li><li>Mentor accounting team members and serve as a key business partner across the organization.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<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>