City of Lincoln
Finance Manager (Project Management)
JOB SUMMARY
The Finance Manager provides critical financial leadership and accounting expertise to complex operations within a manufacturing environment. This role is accountable for cost accounting, financial analysis, tax compliance, and the maintenance and continuous improvement of financial systems. The Finance Manager partners closely with cross‑functional leaders to ensure accurate data, strong controls, and compliance with U.S. GAAP. By delivering clear, actionable insights, this role supports strategic decision‑making, drives operational performance improvements, and enhances overall profitability.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership, Culture & Team Development
Serve as a steward of our mission — to enrich lives by providing differentiated packaging automation and services — and uphold our values of integrity, servant’s heart, ownership spirit, and continuous innovation.
Lead, develop, and coach team members to ensure accuracy, efficiency, growth, and cross‑training within the team.
Provide ongoing feedback, training, and mentorship to strengthen accounting knowledge, problem‑solving skills, and overall team capability.
Foster a culture of safety by consistently following and reinforcing company safety protocols and procedures.
Promote collaboration and strong communication across Finance, HR, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other functional areas.
Accounting Oversight & Financial Integrity
Oversee daily transactional accounting activities, ensuring timely and accurate A/P, A/R, billing, inventory, and other accounting processes.
Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and month‑end close work prepared by the team.
Serve as backup support for payroll processing to ensure continuity, accuracy, and timely execution, including review of payroll data and resolution of issues as needed.
Ensure and develop adherence to U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies, including the design, implementation, and ongoing improvement of controls and procedures.
Support and guide the team members in resolving discrepancies, process issues, or system challenges.
Cost Accounting & Operational Analysis
Support monthly and annual closing processes, including preparation of journal entries and reconciliations.
Lead analysis of manufacturing cost data, including material, labor, and overhead, to ensure accurate product costing and margin reporting.
Monitor and analyze WIP, scrap, rework, and warranty trends, providing actionable insights to improve cost performance.
Perform monthly COGS variance analysis and partner with Operations leadership to understand drivers and implement improvements.
Develop, monitor, and update factory labor and overhead rates aligned with operational performance and cost structure.
Track key cost categories such as warranty, projects, software, insurance, and other expenses to enhance visibility and support cost‑control initiatives.
Financial Reporting, Analytics, & Business Partnership
Prepare, provide, and analyze monthly financial reports and performance metrics for each department and business unit, delivering insights to support operational and strategic decision‑making.
Educate and support non‑financial managers by explaining financial statements, cost drivers, and key performance metrics to improve financial understanding and decision‑making.
Complete financial analysis to support capital investments (ROI, payback, NPV), business cases, and strategic initiatives.
Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long‑range financial planning.
Systems, Process Improvement & Compliance
Maintain and enhance financial systems, including troubleshooting, user support, data integrity, and continuous process improvement.
Evaluate, recommend, and help implement new financial tools and technologies to improve reporting and operational efficiency.
Support internal and external audit and income tax processes by preparing and reviewing schedules, analyses, and supporting documentation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong knowledge of GAAP and manufacturing cost accounting, including standard/weighted‑average costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop accounting or finance team members, including prior experience providing work direction or supervision.
Proven ability to interpret and analyze complex financial data, delivering actionable insights to support operational and strategic decision‑making.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to both finance and non‑finance audiences.
Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, tax compliance, and cost control processes in a manufacturing environment.
Strong attention to detail, with high standards for accuracy, integrity, and compliance.
Ability to prioritize, problem‑solve, and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast‑paced setting.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, data analysis).
Experience with ERP systems such as Epicor Kinetic or similar platforms is preferred.
Ability to work independently while fostering collaboration across departments and with external stakeholders including auditors and vendors.
Demonstrated problem‑solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset to streamline processes and improve reporting efficiency.
Experience supporting month‑end and year‑end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
Strong business partnering skills, working closely with operations, supply chain, engineering and leadership to translate financial data into actionable operational insights.
Continuous improvement mindset with a proven ability to streamline processes and enhance reporting.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in manufacturing accounting, including cost accounting and financial analysis.
Prior experience providing work direction, mentoring, or oversight of accounting staff preferred.
CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification is preferred.
OTHER INFORMATION All full‑time positions offer attractive compensation and benefits that include ESOP stock allocation, 401(k) match, a company health clinic, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, volunteer time off, along with holiday pay and paid time off.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership, Culture & Team Development
Serve as a steward of our mission — to enrich lives by providing differentiated packaging automation and services — and uphold our values of integrity, servant’s heart, ownership spirit, and continuous innovation.
Lead, develop, and coach team members to ensure accuracy, efficiency, growth, and cross‑training within the team.
Provide ongoing feedback, training, and mentorship to strengthen accounting knowledge, problem‑solving skills, and overall team capability.
Foster a culture of safety by consistently following and reinforcing company safety protocols and procedures.
Promote collaboration and strong communication across Finance, HR, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other functional areas.
Accounting Oversight & Financial Integrity
Oversee daily transactional accounting activities, ensuring timely and accurate A/P, A/R, billing, inventory, and other accounting processes.
Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and month‑end close work prepared by the team.
Serve as backup support for payroll processing to ensure continuity, accuracy, and timely execution, including review of payroll data and resolution of issues as needed.
Ensure and develop adherence to U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies, including the design, implementation, and ongoing improvement of controls and procedures.
Support and guide the team members in resolving discrepancies, process issues, or system challenges.
Cost Accounting & Operational Analysis
Support monthly and annual closing processes, including preparation of journal entries and reconciliations.
Lead analysis of manufacturing cost data, including material, labor, and overhead, to ensure accurate product costing and margin reporting.
Monitor and analyze WIP, scrap, rework, and warranty trends, providing actionable insights to improve cost performance.
Perform monthly COGS variance analysis and partner with Operations leadership to understand drivers and implement improvements.
Develop, monitor, and update factory labor and overhead rates aligned with operational performance and cost structure.
Track key cost categories such as warranty, projects, software, insurance, and other expenses to enhance visibility and support cost‑control initiatives.
Financial Reporting, Analytics, & Business Partnership
Prepare, provide, and analyze monthly financial reports and performance metrics for each department and business unit, delivering insights to support operational and strategic decision‑making.
Educate and support non‑financial managers by explaining financial statements, cost drivers, and key performance metrics to improve financial understanding and decision‑making.
Complete financial analysis to support capital investments (ROI, payback, NPV), business cases, and strategic initiatives.
Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long‑range financial planning.
Systems, Process Improvement & Compliance
Maintain and enhance financial systems, including troubleshooting, user support, data integrity, and continuous process improvement.
Evaluate, recommend, and help implement new financial tools and technologies to improve reporting and operational efficiency.
Support internal and external audit and income tax processes by preparing and reviewing schedules, analyses, and supporting documentation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong knowledge of GAAP and manufacturing cost accounting, including standard/weighted‑average costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop accounting or finance team members, including prior experience providing work direction or supervision.
Proven ability to interpret and analyze complex financial data, delivering actionable insights to support operational and strategic decision‑making.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to both finance and non‑finance audiences.
Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, tax compliance, and cost control processes in a manufacturing environment.
Strong attention to detail, with high standards for accuracy, integrity, and compliance.
Ability to prioritize, problem‑solve, and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast‑paced setting.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, data analysis).
Experience with ERP systems such as Epicor Kinetic or similar platforms is preferred.
Ability to work independently while fostering collaboration across departments and with external stakeholders including auditors and vendors.
Demonstrated problem‑solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset to streamline processes and improve reporting efficiency.
Experience supporting month‑end and year‑end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
Strong business partnering skills, working closely with operations, supply chain, engineering and leadership to translate financial data into actionable operational insights.
Continuous improvement mindset with a proven ability to streamline processes and enhance reporting.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in manufacturing accounting, including cost accounting and financial analysis.
Prior experience providing work direction, mentoring, or oversight of accounting staff preferred.
CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification is preferred.
OTHER INFORMATION All full‑time positions offer attractive compensation and benefits that include ESOP stock allocation, 401(k) match, a company health clinic, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, volunteer time off, along with holiday pay and paid time off.
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