Financial Controller

Location

Seward, Nebraska

Full‑time

• Base salary range: $85,000 - $135,000 depending on experience
• Annual bonus program

• Fully employer‑paid family health insurance
• Affordable dental and vision plans
• Flexible paid time off based on experience
• Relocation assistance available

Our client, an expanding company in the agriculture industry, is opening a new facility near Seward, Nebraska. They are seeking a Financial Controller to establish the accounting function from scratch. This newly established position directly linked to their growth offers the chance to design structure, impact systems, and take full ownership of results before operations are fully underway.

This position provides benefits that most Controller roles do not:

• A genuine “build” opportunity – establish processes correctly from the start
• Time to proactively support the business – join before things become hectic
• Growth aligned with the operation’s expansion – responsibilities increase as the facility grows
• High‑level visibility – collaborate directly with executive leadership and hold a pivotal position within the company
• True ownership – primary point of contact for all accounting matters at this location

• Managing all accounting functions for the facility
• Ensuring accuracy in financial reporting including P&L, balance sheet, and general ledger
• Designing and implementing internal controls and accounting procedures
• Leading month‑end close and reconciliation activities
• Supporting audit processes and maintaining financial integrity
• Supervising a small team covering accounts payable, payroll/HR, and administrative support
• Acting as the in‑house expert on financial systems and ERP workflows
• Collaborating with leadership to deliver clear and dependable financial insights

• A Controller seeking greater ownership and impact
• A Senior Accountant looking to advance into a leadership position
• An individual who enjoys building, enhancing, and taking initiative
• A professional who excels in a dynamic and growing environment

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred)
• Approximately 4+ years of accounting or finance experience (flexible for exceptional candidates)
• Strong attention to detail and sense of accountability
• Experience with ERP systems (implementation experience is advantageous)
• Background in manufacturing, operational, or cost accounting is preferred
• Leadership experience or a demonstrated desire and ability to develop into a leadership role

• Target start period:
  Summer to early Fall
• Opportunity to come on board early and contribute to shaping operations before full‑scale ramp‑up

• General Ledger (GL) management
• Financial reporting (P&L, Balance Sheet)
• Month‑end close
• Bank reconciliations
• Accounts Payable oversight
• Internal controls
• Cost accounting fundamentals
• Inventory accounting
• Understanding of production/plant environments
• Variance analysis (even basic familiarity)
• Experience with ERP systems (ideally Microsoft Dynamics / Business Central, Net Suite, SAP, Oracle - transferable skills)
• Establishing accounting processes
• Improving or rebuilding systems
• Experience working in startups or new divisions
• Implementing accounting procedures