Financial Controller

Lutz; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutz is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the local accounting function in Omaha and partner with operations to drive financial insight and smarter business decisions.

You will guide AR/AP/payroll, oversee close processes, manage job costing, and communicate variances to leadership while improving controls and systems for scaling performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• At least 3 years of leadership/management experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial controls.
• Experience with job costing and revenue recognition accounting.
• Proven ability to communicate financial results to operational leaders and senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an accounting team supporting accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, treasury and related accounting functions
• Oversee monthly financial reporting and assist with month-end and year-end close activities
• Manage job cost accounting, including project setup, billing, change orders, rate changes and budget-to-actual analysis
• Monitor project financial performance, operating expenses and key financial trends
• Review financial results against budgets and forecasts and communicate meaningful variances to leadership
• Maintain strong financial processes and controls surrounding cash, AR, AP, inventory, accruals and revenue recognition
• Prepare operational metrics, dashboards and financial reporting for business leaders
• Partner with operations to improve financial performance and provide greater visibility into project results
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting
• Help identify opportunities to modernize, streamline and scale accounting processes
• Participate in strategic initiatives and support the financial integration of acquisitions as needed

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Job costing

Financial controls

Communication with leadership

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

*Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted

If you're an accounting leader who likes being close to the business - not just the numbers - this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Our client is looking for a Controller who can lead the local accounting function while partnering closely with operations to understand project performance, improve processes, and provide leadership with the financial insight needed to make smart business decisions.

This role is ideal for someone who brings strong technical accounting knowledge but also enjoys leading people, digging into job costs, improving systems, and communicating the story behind the numbers.

What You'll Do

As Controller, you'll oversee the day-to-day accounting and financial activities for the local operation while serving as a key financial partner to operational leadership. Responsibilities will include:

• Lead and develop an accounting team supporting accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, treasury and related accounting functions
• Oversee monthly financial reporting and assist with month-end and year-end close activities
• Manage job cost accounting, including project setup, billing, change orders, rate changes and budget-to-actual analysis
• Monitor project financial performance, operating expenses and key financial trends
• Review financial results against budgets and forecasts and communicate meaningful variances to leadership
• Maintain strong financial processes and controls surrounding cash, AR, AP, inventory, accruals and revenue recognition
• Prepare operational metrics, dashboards and financial reporting for business leaders
• Partner with operations to improve financial performance and provide greater visibility into project results
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting
• Help identify opportunities to modernize, streamline and scale accounting processes
• Participate in strategic initiatives and support the financial integration of acquisitions as needed

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 understanding of GAAP and financial controls
• Experience with job costing and percentage-of-completion/revenue recognition accounting
• Proven ability to communicate financial results to operational leaders and senior executives
• Experience improving accounting processes, systems or workflows
• Ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced environment while balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day accounting responsibilities
• Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to navigate challenging conversations and influence stakeholders across the organization

If you're ready for a Controller opportunity where you can combine technical accounting, operational finance and people leadership, we'd like to hear from you.