Controller Fremont, NE

Controller Position

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.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily cash activity across multiple entities and develop short-term forecasts to support sound financial planning.
• Produce weekly cash reporting and complete monthly bank reconciliations to ensure balances are accurate and fully supported.
• Prepare recurring journal entries, supporting schedules, and monthly financial statements in a timely and accurate manner.
• Manage payroll-related tax filings and payments at the federal and state level, including weekly, monthly, quarterly, and semi-monthly obligations.
• Administer sales and use tax reporting, income tax payments, and required annual or periodic state filings to maintain compliance.
• Maintain fixed asset records, debt schedules, and line of credit tracking while preparing related reports for financial review.
• Support accounting operations tied to freight billing, driver settlements, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and independent contractor transactions.
• Coordinate materials for annual internal audit activities, review outstanding financial exceptions, and help resolve open items efficiently.
• Process manual payments, employee expense reimbursements, bonus-related data, and other accounting tasks as needed.
• Contribute to management meetings and assist with special financial projects assigned by leadership.