To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function.

• Must be local to Omaha, NE
• Performs complex and interpretive financial analysis for operations. Partners with plant operations and provides recommendations relating to periodic reporting of financial results, variance analysis and forecasts.
• Implements systems and processes to effectively and efficiently forecast, plan, and track manufacturing activity and costs.
• Monitor and manage distribution and logistics costs.
• Prepare monthly distribution spend reports and dashboards, highlighting deviations from budget and KPIs.
• Works closely with manufacturing to understand issues and how they impact the financial results as well as educate/inform department(s) on cost divers and variances.
• Manage the reporting, analysis, and controllership of standards at the plant. including direct labor, Overhead costs as well as inventory costs.
• Lead monthly capital expense reporting. Includes spend tracking against budget and forecast.
• Maintain capital control process ensuring policy compliance, asset capitalization criteria, and timely closeout of completed projects.
• Analyze capital investment performance across capital categories.
• Supports the annual planning and forecasting process.
• Support monthly and quarterly financial close. Review results to ensure they are booked properly and reconcile with forecast and cost rollup.
• Support yearly budgeting process
• Partner with Operations Team to drive and implement productivity projects that drive true efficiency and labor usage improvement.
• Lead the development of metrics, scorecards, and reporting for assigned functions.
• Participate in various finance wide-projects, projects will vary depending on business needs.
• Cross functional work between finance, supply chain, plant operations, and procurement to align financial goals

An individual qualified for this job must be able to:

• Demonstrate strong organizational, decision making, and analytical skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with an eye for detail.
• Effectively manage projects and meet deadlines from origin through execution.
• Ask detailed questions and demonstrate a strong desire to produce accurate data.
• Ability to work through and lead Change Management initiatives throughout the organization.
• Determined and disciplined to implement change by creating new processes or improving existing ones.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Efficiently operate a computer and demonstrate PC proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, intermediate to expert Excel skills).
• Use a logical approach to troubleshooting issues and prioritizing work.
• Recognize problems when they occur and work toward a solution.
• Pay attention to details and pursue quality in accomplishing work duties and tasks. Look for opportunities to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
• Handle challenges skillfully, thoroughly, and effectively.
• Effectively and professionally communicate with co-workers, team members, and internal or external customers. Present information clearly and accurately.
• Independently take advantage of opportunities to improve or increase skills, abilities, and job knowledge.
• Make sure that work is delivered on time and of high quality.
• Develop good work practices in order to get the job done.
• Use equipment, resources, and time in an efficient and effective manner.
• Use good judgment when making decisions.
• Work in a cooperative manner with management, co-workers, internal/external customers, and vendors.

An individual qualified for this job must have and maintain the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent number of years of experience.
• Experience in manufacturing/distribution cost accounting and fixed asset accounting.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the Essential Functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Amendments.