Assistant Controller Fremont, NE

Assistant Controller

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.

Responsibilities:

• Support monthly and annual close activities by preparing journal entries and helping deliver accurate financial results on schedule.
• Prepare and evaluate financial statements, reconciliations, and related schedules to ensure completeness and reliability.
• Partner with external tax professionals and the parent accounting team to coordinate required tax reporting and filings.
• Review and process selected banking activity while helping maintain proper financial controls over cash transactions.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to keep accounting records current and accurate.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial presentations that support leadership and board-level planning.
• Help uphold compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and established internal control requirements.
• Assist with external audit preparation by organizing documentation and responding to auditor requests in a timely manner.
• Strengthen accounting workflows by refining procedures, improving controls, and introducing more efficient tools and processes.
• Provide support or oversight for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and assigned accounting staff as business needs require.