Senior Accountant - Manufacturing Operations

Senior Accountant – Manufacturing Operations

Organization Summary

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.

Position Summary

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.

Position Details

• Location: Lindsay, Nebraska (on-site at the Lindsay manufacturing plant)
• Status: Full-time, exempt
• Travel: Minimal; occasional travel to the Omaha corporate office
• Benefits: Comprehensive, competitive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off and holidays, short- and long-term disability insurance, and an employee stock purchase program

Duties & Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• • 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

Cost Accounting & Inventory

• • 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

Operations Partnership & Analysis

• • 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

Audit, Internal Controls & Compliance

• • 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

Process Improvement & Team Development

• • 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

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Desired Personal Attributes

• 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

What Makes Lindsay Unique?

• Committed to sustainable practices that conserve water, energy and other natural resources
• Dedicated to innovation to achieve growth through advanced technology
• Locations across the U.S. and internationally
• Teamwork, employee appreciation, a stable career path and growth opportunities

The Lindsay Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.