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We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to support financial operations for a manufacturing environment in Columbus, Nebraska. This role partners closely with plant leadership to deliver accurate reporting, strengthen cost visibility, and guide sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting discipline, manufacturing finance expertise, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable operational insight.
Job Responsibility:
Oversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results for plant operations, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and cost accounting records while supporting an efficient month-end close process
Evaluate manufacturing performance by analyzing production costs, variances, and profit margins, then communicate findings to leadership
Partner with operations teams to identify savings opportunities and support initiatives that improve cost efficiency across the plants
Manage standard cost maintenance and help ensure product costing reflects current manufacturing conditions and assumptions
Lead the annual budgeting cycle and provide ongoing forecasts, variance reporting, and financial outlook updates for management
Contribute financial analysis, scenario planning, and decision support for strategic initiatives and operational planning
Support internal control compliance, coordinate audit activities, and help address findings through effective corrective actions
Serve as a trusted financial resource to plant leaders by offering insight on performance improvement and capital investment decisions
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
At least 7 years of experience in accounting or finance, including significant exposure to manufacturing or plant-based environments
Demonstrated background in cost accounting, product costing, and financial reporting within a manufacturing setting
Strong working knowledge of general ledger processes, month-end close, internal controls, and audit support activities
Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOX and experience participating in internal or external audits
Advanced Excel capabilities and the ability to build financial models, forecasts, and variance analyses
Experience using enterprise accounting or ERP systems, with the ability to work effectively across financial data platforms
Excellent communication, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills with a thorough approach to problem solving
What we offer:
Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan