Assistant Controller Columbus, NE

Assistant Controller

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. Responsibilities include overseeing the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results for plant operations, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

The role also involves maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and cost accounting records while supporting an efficient month-end close process. Additionally, the Assistant Controller will evaluate manufacturing performance by analyzing production costs, variances, and profit margins, then communicate findings to leadership. Partnering with operations teams to identify savings opportunities and support initiatives that improve cost efficiency across the plants is also part of the role.

The Assistant Controller will manage standard cost maintenance and help ensure product costing reflects current manufacturing conditions and assumptions. Leading the annual budgeting cycle and providing ongoing forecasts, variance reporting, and financial outlook updates for management are key responsibilities. The role also includes contributing financial analysis, scenario planning, and decision support for strategic initiatives and operational planning. Supporting internal control compliance, coordinating audit activities, and helping address findings through effective corrective actions are also essential duties.

Finally, the Assistant Controller will serve as a trusted financial resource to plant leaders by offering insight on performance improvement and capital investment decisions.