Construction Controller & Finance Leader for Growth

Ground Up Construction Recruiting

Lincoln (NE)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Insurance stipend
401k with match
3+ weeks PTO

Job summary

Ground Up Construction Recruiting is partnering with a family-owned commercial general contractor in Lincoln, NE to hire a Controller who will lead the accounting and finance department and help guide the company’s growth. This role goes beyond month-end reporting; you’ll partner with project managers, leadership, vendors, and field teams to make sure projects and the business stay financially healthy.

You’ll enjoy a competitive $100k–$120k salary plus bonus, an insurance stipend, 401k with 3%

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of accounting experience (preferably in construction or a family-owned business).
  • QuickBooks is your second language.
  • You're motivated to take on challenges and bring solutions to the table, not problems.
  • Great at juggling a lot of responsibilities at once and being organized.
  • You're proactive instead of waiting to be told what to do.
  • You have an ownership mentality and take full responsibility of your work.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting.
  • Partner with project managers, leadership, vendors, and field teams to ensure projects stay financially strong.
  • Drive problem-solving and connect field activity to financial outcomes.

Skills

Accounting
QuickBooks

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Ground Up Construction Recruiting is partnering with a family-owned commercial general contractor in Lincoln, NE to hire a Controller who will lead the accounting and finance department and help guide the company’s growth. This role goes beyond month-end reporting; you’ll partner with project managers, leadership, vendors, and field teams to make sure projects and the business stay financially healthy.

You’ll enjoy a competitive $100k–$120k salary plus bonus, an insurance stipend, 401k with 3%

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