Finance Controller: Build a New Dairy Facility (On-site)

Weekday 1; Kansas; On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Target compensation around $150,000

Annual bonus opportunity

Employer-paid family medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

PTO

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Weekday is assisting a dairy/beverage manufacturing client in Seward, Nebraska, seeking a new leadership role in finance. You will build the accounting and finance function from the ground up, partnering with executive leadership and plant operations.

You will lead internal controls, ERP rollout, and cross-functional reporting, shaping how finance supports growth. Prior experience in manufacturing and a collaborative, ownership-driven mindset is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in beverage, dairy, or food manufacturing environments preferred.
• Leadership of accounting/finance teams or functions.
• Ability to build processes, controls, and reporting from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting function for the facility and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Manage month-end close, general ledger, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Oversee inventory accounting, cost accounting, and manufacturing reporting; support budgeting and forecasting; manage cash.
• Lead ERP implementation efforts and build scalable financial processes.
• Develop operational reporting and KPIs to drive better decision-making.
• Partner with plant leadership to improve financial visibility and operational performance.
• Mentor and grow a small accounting/administrative team.

Skills

Finance leadership

Operations partnering

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Internal controls

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Weekday is assisting a dairy/beverage manufacturing client in Seward, Nebraska, seeking a new leadership role in finance. You will build the accounting and finance function from the ground up, partnering with executive leadership and plant operations.

You will lead internal controls, ERP rollout, and cross-functional reporting, shaping how finance supports growth. Prior experience in manufacturing and a collaborative, ownership-driven mindset is required.