Controller

Nebraska Machinery Company; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Nebraska Machinery Company is seeking a Business Unit Controller in Omaha, NE to oversee all financial activities within the unit and support strategic decision-making.

The role emphasizes accurate reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and policy development, with a focus on close processes, cost management, and internal controls. Competitive benefits and a supportive culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Lead financial analysis of operations and performance.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including reconciliation and accruals.
• Define and implement financial objectives and policies; prepare reports detailing income, expenses, and earnings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of financial data to evaluate operational performance.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes for the assigned business division, including calculation of COGS and rebate accruals, data validation and cleansing, reconciliations, expense analysis, and recognition of accounting entries.
• Define and implement key financial objectives and policies for the Business Unit. Prepare comprehensive reports detailing income, expenses, and earnings, with insights based on historical trends and future projections.
• Oversee the preparation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and monthly forecasts. Maintain planning and control procedures, and analyze/report budget variances to support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor and report on financial performance metrics such as asset utilization (e.g., inventory turns, financial utilization, EVA) and operational efficiency indicators (e.g., AHR%, On Yard%).
• Provide timely and relevant internal financial reports, continuously improving their utility and efficiency. Present and discuss financial results with Business Unit Management and Leadership on a monthly or quarterly basis.
• Advise management on capital depreciation strategies and recommend operational adjustments to optimize financial outcomes.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Close processes

Data cleansing

Internal controls

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

SQL basics

Job description

Shift your career into high gear with NMC. As Nebraska’s CAT dealer, NMC Cat has been serving its loyal Caterpillar customer base for over 85 years. NMC Cat is focused on providing a comprehensive line of capital equipment solutions to the many industries we serve. Our employees enjoy a relaxed culture with competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and an inspiring culture.

The Business Unit Controller oversees all financial activities within the Business Unit, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to support strategic decision-making. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining financial plans and policies, managing accounting practices, and safeguarding the integrity of fiscal records. Key responsibilities include preparing interim and final financial statements with detailed supporting schedules, conducting financial analyses of operations, and delivering insightful reports to guide management. The Controller plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of financial data, while providing proactive financial support to drive the Business Unit’s operational success.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES*

• Lead the development, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of financial and statistical data to evaluate operational performance, profitability, budget adherence, and overall fiscal health.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes for the assigned business division, including calculation of COGS and rebate accruals, data validation and cleansing, reconciliations, expense analysis, and recognition of accounting entries.
• Define and implement key financial objectives and policies for the Business Unit. Prepare comprehensive reports detailing income, expenses, and earnings, with insights based on historical trends and future projections.
• Oversee the preparation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and monthly forecasts. Maintain planning and control procedures, and analyze/report budget variances to support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor and report on financial performance metrics such as asset utilization (e.g., inventory turns, financial utilization, EVA) and operational efficiency indicators (e.g., AHR%, On Yard%).
• Provide timely and relevant internal financial reports, continuously improving their utility and efficiency. Present and discuss financial results with Business Unit Management and Leadership on a monthly or quarterly basis.
• Advise management on capital depreciation strategies and recommend operational adjustments to optimize financial outcomes.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by management.

BENEFITS:

• Medical (and FSA/HSA plans), Dental, Vision Insurances
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement and In-house Training Dept.
• Paid Military Leave
• Short and Long-Term Disability

About NMC CAT

At NMC Cat, we will provide you with a different set of tools to help you advance your career. We take pride in developing strong relationships with our employees and are a company people are proud to work for. We create a work environment that promotes training and development as well as opportunities for employees to reach their professional goals.

NMC Cat is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions. NMC Cat shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

* The job duties listed in this job posting do not constitute a complete and exclusive list. NMC Cat further reserves the right to modify job duties, at any time and in its sole discretion, to meet the needs of the Company.