Financial Controller – Manufacturing
Seward, Nebraska | $100,000–$135,000 + Bonus
Help Build the Finance Function Behind a Brand-New Manufacturing Operation
Some Controller opportunities are about stepping into an established department and maintaining what's already there.
This one is different.
We're partnering with an established, successful dairy organization as it builds a brand-new dairy beverage processing operation in Seward, Nebraska. With the facility and finance organization taking shape, they're adding a Financial Controller who wants the opportunity to get in early, work broadly across the accounting function and grow alongside the business.
It's a rare combination: the chance to help build something new with the backing and stability of an established company.
This Could Be Your Next Step
You don't necessarily need to already be a Controller at a large manufacturing company.
You may be a strong Senior Accountant, Cost Accountant, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller or smaller-company Controller who's ready for more ownership and a clearer path forward.
What matters most is that you've developed solid accounting fundamentals, understand a manufacturing environment and enjoy being close enough to the numbers to understand what's really happening in the business.
You'll Have the Opportunity To
Where Could It Lead?
That's one of the most appealing aspects of this opportunity.
The finance organization is expected to grow alongside both the manufacturing operation and the company's branded-products business. Depending on your strengths and interests, your path could eventually move toward:
Plant Controller • CPG/Branded Products Controller • Broader Controller Responsibility • Senior Finance Leadership
This isn't a promise of a particular future title. It is an opportunity to join an organization early enough that your capabilities can help determine where your career goes as the business grows.
What We'd Like You to Bring
We're looking for someone with:
Experience in dairy or beverage manufacturing is not required. Strong accounting experience from food manufacturing, protein, ingredients, agricultural processing, CPG, industrial manufacturing or another plant-based environment can be highly relevant.
The organization uses NetSuite. Direct experience is a strong plus, but it's not a requirement.
Compensation & Benefits
The anticipated base salary is $100,000–$135,000, depending on experience, plus:
This position is fully onsite in Seward, Nebraska.
Interested in Building Rather Than Just Maintaining?
If you're a manufacturing accountant who's ready to broaden your responsibilities—or a Controller who likes being hands-on and sees the appeal of getting involved while a new operation is still taking shape—we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today, and we'll be happy to share more about the company, the facility and where this opportunity could take you.
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