Controller

Controller + Excellent Opportunity + Omaha

If you’re a Controller who enjoys being close to the business—not just the numbers, this is an opportunity to take ownership of the financial function for a growing operation while partnering directly with leadership and operations.

Our client is looking for an experienced accounting leader who can balance the fundamentals—close, reporting, controls and GAAP—with the bigger picture of improving processes, developing a team and helping leadership understand what the numbers mean for the business. This is an excellent fit for someone who has worked in a project-based, construction or job-cost environment and enjoys finding ways to make accounting processes stronger and more scalable.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the local accounting function, including oversight of AR, AP, payroll, treasury, billing and collections
• Manage month-end financial reporting, variance analysis and key financial metrics
• Oversee job cost accounting, including project setup, billing, change orders, rate changes and budget-to-actual analysis
• Partner with operational leaders to evaluate project performance, expenses and overall financial results
• Maintain strong financial controls across cash, inventory, accruals, revenue recognition and other key accounting processes
• Support month-end and year-end close in partnership with the corporate finance team
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting
• Develop meaningful dashboards and operational reporting that help leaders make informed decisions
• Identify opportunities to modernize, streamline and improve accounting processes
• Support financial integration related to acquisitions and continued organizational growth
• Lead and develop the accounting team while helping drive broader strategic initiatives

What They’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
• At least 3 years of leadership/management experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and revenue recognition
• Experience with percentage-of-completion accounting and construction/project-based contracts
• Proven experience managing job costing and project financials
• Ability to analyze financial results and confidently communicate findings to operational and executive leadership
• Track record of improving accounting systems, processes and controls
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can evolve
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to navigate challenging conversations and influence across departments

Nice to Have

• CPA
• ERP implementation or systems transformation experience
• Experience with lease accounting and business combination/acquisition accounting
• Background in construction, contracting, field services or another project-driven industry

If you’re ready for a Controller role where your accounting expertise can have a visible impact beyond the finance department, we’d like to hear from you.

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Job Number – 3680775AL