Senior Accountant - Manufacturing Operations

Lindsay•Lindsay, NE

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN) is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology. Established in 1955, the company has been at the forefront of research and development of innovative solutions to meet the food, fuel, fiber and transportation needs of the world’s rapidly growing population. Lindsay’s irrigation segment includes solutions for agricultural irrigation systems, remote irrigation management and scheduling technology, as well as irrigation consulting, design and industrial IoT solutions. Also a global leader in the transportation industry, Lindsay’s infrastructure segment manufactures equipment to improve road safety and keep traffic moving on the world’s roads, bridges and tunnels. Lindsay’s values (leadership, integrity, collaboration, accountability and respect for others) help drive us to accomplish our mission by working together – because we know we can go farther and faster as a team than we can as individuals. The Senior Accountant – Manufacturing Operations reports to the Controller, Lindsay Plant and serves as a key finance partner to plant leadership at our Lindsay, Nebraska manufacturing facility. This role will own significant portions of the month-end close, support standard costing and inventory accounting, lead variance analysis, and provide actionable insight that drives cost reduction and margin improvement. We are looking for an experienced accounting professional who can step in quickly, work independently, strengthen internal controls, and help mentor and develop less experienced team members. As part of the Lindsay Finance team, you will work collaboratively with Operations, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Commercial and Corporate Finance to build relationships and accomplish objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
3 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience
Strong working knowledge of GAAP and the full month-end close cycle, including journal entries and account reconciliations
Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of results in a fast-paced environment
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis) and proficiency in Microsoft Office
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain financial results to non-finance partners

Nice To Haves

Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of cost accounting, standard cost systems, inventory accounting and variance analysis
Experience supporting or owning an annual standard cost roll
ERP experience, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a similar system
Experience with consolidation or reporting tools such as OneStream
CPA or CMA, or progress toward certification
Public company experience, including SOX compliance
Demonstrates Lindsay values of honesty and trust in working with people both inside and outside the organization
High integrity; ensures compliance with rules, regulations and laws
Meets commitments; high energy with a strong work ethic
Works cooperatively and collaboratively with all Lindsay departments to accomplish objectives and build relationships
Strong financial analysis skills; develops fact-based analysis for decision making
Strong intellectual curiosity, learning ability and desire for continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Own significant portions of the monthly, quarterly and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with GAAP
Prepare and review recurring allocations and reporting across business units, ensuring accuracy and timely completion against close deadlines
Prepare weekly and monthly operations, spend and KPI reporting for plant leadership
Support fixed asset and capital project accounting, including monthly communication of capital spend to project owners
Maintain accuracy of product costs, including material, labor and overhead, within a standard cost environment
Support and help own the annual standard cost roll, including validation of bills of material, routings, labor rates and overhead rates
Monitor inventory transactions and valuation; support cycle counts, physical inventories and reserve analysis
Analyze and explain manufacturing variances, including purchase price variance (PPV), labor efficiency, overhead absorption, scrap and shipping
Document standard costing, inventory and variance accounting processes
Partner with the plant manager, operations managers, supply chain and sourcing teams to build annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and sales & operations planning (S&OP) inputs
Track actual results against targets and perform root cause analysis to identify drivers of variances
Identify cost reduction, margin improvement and inventory optimization opportunities and present fact-based recommendations
Develop and improve KPIs that give plant leadership visibility into operational and financial performance
Support internal and external audits with minimal supervision and follow through on action items
Execute and strengthen internal controls over inventory, costing, reconciliations and financial reporting, including SOX compliance activities
Apply critical thinking to identify risks, resolve issues and communicate potential impacts to stakeholders
Lead process improvement and standardization efforts across close, costing and reporting
Support ERP and reporting system initiatives, including testing, configuration input and user adoption
Mentor and train junior accounting staff and help build a sustainable, well-documented finance function
Manage multiple assignments independently while meeting deadlines