Growth Controller: Build & Own a New Facility

Weekday AI; Nebraska; On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Flexible PTO

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Weekday AI is seeking a Financial Controller to establish the accounting function from scratch at a newly opened facility near Seward, Nebraska. This is a growth-driven, ownership-focused role with direct exposure to executive leadership.

You will design structures, implement controls, and guide systems before operations are fully underway to shape a scalable finance function from day one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of accounting or finance experience (flexible for exceptional candidates).
• Experience with ERP implementations is advantageous.
• Manufacturing or cost accounting background is preferred.
• Leadership potential or experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting functions for the facility.
• Ensure accuracy in financial reporting (P&L, balance sheet, GL).
• Design and implement internal controls.
• Lead month-end close and reconciliations.
• Support audit processes and maintain financial integrity.
• Supervise a small team (AP, payroll/HR, admin support).
• Serve as in-house expert on financial systems and ERP workflows.
• Collaborate with leadership to deliver clear financial insights.

Skills

GL management

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Bank reconciliations

AP oversight

Internal controls

Cost accounting

Inventory accounting

ERP systems

ERP implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics/Business Central

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Weekday AI is seeking a Financial Controller to establish the accounting function from scratch at a newly opened facility near Seward, Nebraska. This is a growth-driven, ownership-focused role with direct exposure to executive leadership.

You will design structures, implement controls, and guide systems before operations are fully underway to shape a scalable finance function from day one.