Assistant Controller

Company: Farmers National Co
Location: Omaha
Posted on: May 8, 2025

Job Description:

Farmers National Company (FNC) has been delivering world class service to land, energy, and specialty asset owners since 1929. As the largest, fastest growing, and most successful management company in the United States, we strive to maximize profitability through providing services for "everything below and above the ground" for our asset owners. FNC has ten business lines to meet our clients where they are today and strive to exceed their goals for the future.

• Farm and Ranch Management
• Real Estate Sales
• Energy Management
• Appraisal
• Insurance
• Consulting and Collateral Inspections
• Forest Resource Management
• Lake Management
• Hunting Lease Network
• FNC AgStockFarmers National Company is a 100% employee-owned company!We are looking for a detail-oriented and process-driven Assistant Controller in our Omaha office to help strengthen our operations. You will work closely with leadership, operations, and cross-functional teams to ensure that our financial records reflect the performance and complexity of business lines. If you're a proactive accounting professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and loves improving systems, this is the opportunity to make a meaningful difference. What You'll Do:
  • Daily monitoring of bank accounts, daily transfers and wire approvals. Monitor government payments, farm pooled income balances, returned items from bank
  • Assist with management of all accounting functions including but not limited to accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and purchasing
  • Responsible for fixed asset ledgers and ensures all items are properly capitalized and depreciated.
  • Responsible for company and client payroll.
  • Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements; Assist in the coordination and delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • Review bank reconciliations.
  • Responsible for corporate tax compliance to ensure the accurate and timely completion of all tax returns taking full advantage of all favorable tax codes; Prepare reports required by regulatory agencies including annual reports and state sales tax filings
  • Assist with coordination of annual independent audits
  • Develop reporting and variance analysis regarding business line operating budget versus actual expenses
  • Keep up to date on overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions
  • Perform additional duties as assigned and required by management
    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Directly supervises 2-5 employees within the department
    • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
    • Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
      QUALIFICATIONS:
      • Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
      • Certified Public Accountant
      • 5+ years of experience in a corporate or public accounting setting
      • 5+ years of direct supervisory experience
      • Solid knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
      • Understanding of Federal, State and Local Tax Regulations.
      • Understanding of payroll and applicable payroll taxes.
      • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, IBM Notes, QuickBooks and Enterprise One accounting software package PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
        • Occasionally required to walk
        • Continually required to sit, talk or hear, utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard COMPETENCIES:
          • Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
          • Communication - Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs.
          • Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
          • Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
          • Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self-available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
          • Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
            
            
            
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