Controller + Construction + Omaha

Lutz; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Controller Construction Omaha leads the financial function for a growing construction-focused organization. You will own the full accounting cycle, close processes, and ensure accurate reporting that informs project profitability and growth.

You will partner with operations, oversee job costing, WIP, revenue recognition, and maintain strong internal controls, audits readiness, and cash planning. This builder role demands hands-on leadership and problem solving to scale the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• 5 years of construction accounting experience with leadership exposure.
• Experience with construction ERP systems (Sage Intacct, Spectrum) and strong controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full accounting cycle with focus on accuracy, speed, and integrity.
• Own monthly close and financial reporting, ensuring clean, reliable results.
• Oversee job cost accounting, WIP, and revenue recognition.
• Review project performance, margins, and cost variances.
• Maintain strong controls and audit readiness; support lenders and stakeholders.
• Partner with operations; translate activity into meaningful financial insight.

Skills

Construction accounting

Leadership

Financial reporting

ERP systems

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Sage Intacct

Spectrum

Job description

Controller Construction Omaha

If you’re the kind of accounting leader who doesn’t just report the numbers—but wants to own the story behind them—this is your seat at the table. This is a high-impact role where finance meets operations, and where your work directly influences project performance, profitability, and growth.

We’re partnering with our client, a fast-growing, construction-focused organization seeking a hands-on Controller to build structure, drive accountability, and elevate the financial function. This isn’t a “stay in your lane” accounting role—this is for someone who wants to roll up their sleeves, partner with the business, and help scale something meaningful.

What You’ll Own

Financial Leadership & Close Process

• Lead the full accounting cycle with a focus on accuracy, speed, and integrity
• Own monthly close and financial reporting, ensuring clean, reliable results
• Maintain strong balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger discipline
• Deliver reporting that is clear, actionable, and decision-ready

Construction Accounting & Job Costing

• Act as the financial partner to operations and project teams
• Oversee job cost accounting, WIP, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
• Review project performance, margins, and cost variances
• Ensure accuracy in billing, change orders, and subcontractor/vendor activity
• Provide insight into backlog, project economics, and bidding decisions

Cash Flow & Working Capital

• Drive discipline across invoicing, collections, and payables
• Monitor AR aging and support proactive collection efforts
• Maintain cash visibility with forecasting and daily oversight
• Support financial planning with accurate cash and liquidity inputs

Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Strengthen internal controls and accounting policies
• Ensure audit readiness and support external audit processes
• Maintain compliance across financial, tax, and regulatory requirements
• Prepare reporting for lenders, sureties, and other stakeholders

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team
• Establish structure, accountability, and scalable processes
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, workflows, and reporting
• Stay hands-on where needed—this is a builder role

Business Partnership

• Translate operational activity into meaningful financial insight
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making
• Align accounting with the broader financial and operational goals

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 5 years of construction accounting experience, including leadership exposure
• Strong knowledge of job cost accounting, WIP, and revenue recognition
• Experience with construction ERP systems (Sage Intacct, Spectrum, or similar)
• Proven ability to manage audits and maintain strong controls
• Advanced Excel skills and overall technical accounting strength

What Makes You Stand Out

• You don’t wait to be told what to do—you figure it out
• You’re as comfortable talking to project managers as you are auditors
• You balance precision with practicality
• You want to build something scalable—not just maintain what exists

Why This Opportunity

This is a chance to step into a visible, high-impact leadership role within a growing platform. You’ll have the autonomy to shape the accounting function, the partnership of strong operational leaders, and the opportunity to build a financial foundation that supports long-term growth.

If you’re looking for more than just “closing the books”—and want to help drive the business forward—this could be the move.