Controller

Lutz; Nebraska; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutz in Central, Nebraska, is seeking a hands-on Controller to own accounting and financial operations in a small, blue-collar manufacturing setting. You’ll lead day-to-day accounting, close processes, and partner with leadership during the ERP transition from Dynamics GP to Dynamics 365 Business Central.

This role requires practical, no-nonsense leadership, strong communication with ownership, and a knack for streamlining controls and automation to support budgeting and strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting leadership experience in a Controller role.
• Manufacturing accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP migration or implementation is a plus.
• Ability to partner with leadership and provide financial insight.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company's accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger activity.
• Provide timely financial reporting to company leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Process improvement

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Job description

*Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted

If you’re an accounting leader who enjoys having a real seat at the table — not simply producing reports after the fact — this could be a great opportunity. We’re partnering with our client in Central, Nebraska, a long-standing, family-owned agricultural manufacturing company seeking a Controller to take ownership of its accounting and financial operations.

This is a hands-on Controller position within a small, blue-collar manufacturing environment. You’ll work closely with company leadership, oversee the day-to-day accounting function, and play an important role in the organization's eventual transition from Microsoft Dynamics GP to Business Central.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the company's accounting and financial reporting functions
• Oversee month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger activity
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for company leadership
• Manage accounting processes related to a manufacturing environment, including inventory and operational activity
• Provide financial insight and support to the executive leadership team
• Oversee payroll-related accounting and applicable tax/compliance processes
• Maintain and continue improving accounting procedures, controls, and workflows
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, planning, and other financial initiatives
• Help prepare the organization for its future ERP transition from Microsoft Dynamics GP to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Identify opportunities to further streamline and automate accounting processes

What They’re Looking For

• Strong accounting experience with the ability to independently lead a Controller-level function
• Manufacturing accounting experience strongly preferred
• Agricultural or ag-related manufacturing experience would be especially valuable
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is highly preferred
• Comfortable learning and working across multiple accounting and operational systems
• A practical, hands-on approach — someone who can operate effectively without layers of corporate infrastructure
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work directly with company ownership and leadership
• Thick-skinned, adaptable personality that fits well in a blue-collar, small-town environment
• Someone who can respect established processes while continuing to identify opportunities for improvement

This is an opportunity to step into an established accounting function that has already undergone significant modernization — and put your own stamp on what comes next. If you enjoy manufacturing, appreciate a down-to-earth environment, and want the autonomy to truly own the financial side of a business, this role is worth a conversation.