In-Office Controller - Lincoln, NE

Nebraska Orthopaedic Center; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching + profit sharing

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Free parking

Health insurance

Health savings account

License reimbursement

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Nebraska Orthopaedic Center seeks a hands‑on Controller to lead day‑to‑day accounting across multiple entities in a growing healthcare group.

You will own the monthly close, enhance close processes, and partner with the CFO on reporting and operational insights, while guiding staff and expanding services in Lincoln and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, CPA highly desired.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP and financial reporting knowledge.
• Hands‑on mindset and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in multi‑entity or growing environments preferred.
• Healthcare experience a plus.
• Strong communication, forecasting, budgeting and problem‑solving skills.
• Solid understanding of financial statements/data and ability to translate to operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support accounting staff, providing structure, accountability, and development.
• Own monthly close across multiple entities (journal entries, reconciliations, financial statements).
• Oversee accounting for physician practice, real estate entities, leasing entity, and new entities.
• Build and improve processes, including close checklists and variance-based review procedures.
• Oversee payroll accounting and 401(k)/profit‑sharing support.
• Partner with CFO on reporting, analysis, and operational insight.
• Collaborate with Accounting Manager on complex accounting and allocations.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Leadership

Forecasting

Budgeting

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-entity experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA

Tools

Excel

Job description

Location: Lincoln, NE

Job Id:715

# of Openings:0

Job Title: Controller

*Typical Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Job Type: Full-Time

We always strive to make your experience at Nebraska Orthopaedic Center a friendly, comfortable, and positive one. We want you to feel you received the same high-quality care we would offer a member of your own family. At NOC, we strive to be your healing destination.

NOC is growing its services in Lincoln and the surrounding communities. We are seeking a hands‑on Assistant Controller/Controller to lead day‑to‑day accounting operations in a growing, multi‑entity healthcare organization. This role oversees close, financial reporting, and staff, while building scalable processes to support expansion, including new locations and service lines.

Essential Duties:

(This list may not include all the duties assigned)

• Lead and support accounting staff, providing structure, accountability, and development
• Build and improve processes, including close checklists and variance-based review procedures
• Oversee accounting for physician practice, real estate entities, leasing entity, and new entities
• Own monthly close across multiple entities (journal entries, reconciliations, financial statements)
• Maintainrent models and tenant allocations
• Oversee payroll accounting and 401(k)/profit‑sharing support
• Partner with CFO on reporting, analysis, and operational insight
• Collaborate with Accounting Manager on complex accounting and allocations

Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, CPA highly desired
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Strong GAAP and financial reporting knowledge
• Hands‑on mindset and advanced Excel skills
• Experience in multi‑entity or growing environments preferred
• Healthcare experience a plus
• Strong communication, forecasting, budgeting and problem‑solving skills
• Solid understanding of financial statements/data and ability to translate to operations

Environmental/Physical/Working Conditions:

Requires bending, standing, sitting, and walking for long periods of time. Must be able to lift 20 pounds. This position requires the ability to operate a computer, telephone, office equipment, and tools. For this position corrected vision, digital dexterity, and hearing to normal range are required.

Our physicians have trained among some of the top medical experts and training facilities in the nation. We place a great deal of value on each and every opportunity we have to assist patients to regain the quality of life they deserve. Our commitment to the University of Nebraska Athletic Department (Husker Team Physicians), area high schools and recreational athletes shows our motivation to minimize an athlete’s downtime so they can compete to the best of their ability. For more information go to: www.nebraskaortho.com

EOE

*Schedules can vary depending on department needs.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching + profit sharing
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• License reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance