Assistant Controller

Omaha Track Inc•Omaha, NE

5d•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Omaha Track is the innovative product and service supplier to the railroad industry-dedicated to providing excellence, quality, and value. We are committed to remaining the industry leader by focusing on continuous growth and improvement in our 4 areas of focus: Materials/Railroad Services/Equipment/Terminal Services. The Assistant Controller is responsible for the general ledger, financial reporting, forecasting, analytics, and regulatory compliance of all subsidiary entities. The person in this role will coordinate internally with field operations and department heads to enforce timely reporting of all monthly financial information. They will progressively inherit management of the Accounting team, and will report directly to the Controller.

Requirements

4-year degree in Accounting
2+ years of GAAP Accounting experience
2+ years supervising a team of 3+ employees
Experience with project accounting and job costing
Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and delegate as an efficient multi-tasker
Demonstrated ability to lead, empower, and develop a team with a hands-on management style
Capable of absorbing sudden business needs in a positive and effective manner
Ability to implement and enforce procedures and controls with extreme process discipline and accountability
Strong aptitude with technology including proficiency with Microsoft Online and Accounting-related software
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Experience with financial consolidations and multiple company reporting a plus
Strong background in inventory management a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare subsidiary financial statements and provide analytics that adequately explain the numbers
Perform monthly reconciliations between the general ledger and financial reports, as appropriate
Resolve open purchase orders, rectifying issues with goods receipt and/or invoices received
Coordinate internally with field operations and department heads to enforce timely and accurate reporting
Monitor cash flow and reserve levels, providing weekly reconciliation of available funds to management
Authorize requests for disbursements in accordance with company policies and procedures
Manage inventory and fixed asset reporting to ensure accurate financial representation
Successfully manage up to 5 direct reports
Support the Controller in managing overall financial operations at the consolidated entity level
Assist the Controller with coordination of information for the annual financial audit and tax return
Assist in the development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance workflow
Willingly inherit any progressive duties from the Controller as role development and bandwidth allow
Assist with any ad hoc requests deemed necessary by management