Hands-On Financial Controller - Growth & Improvement

Lutz; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Performance-based bonus potential

Strong benefits package

Family-first flexibility

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Lincoln, NE, is seeking an experienced accountant to take on a hands-on leadership role focusing on project costing, payroll, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction, and a strong understanding of job costing and ERP systems. This in-office position emphasizes process improvement and offers a supportive work culture with ample growth opportunities and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of accounting experience required, especially in construction.
• Detail-oriented with a collaborative, positive attitude.
• Comfortable with job costing and project-based financials.

Responsibilities

• Conduct deep dives into project costing and manage payroll.
• Lead month-end close process and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Collaborate to modernize workflows and improve processes.

Skills

Project costing

Process improvement

Accounting experience

Advanced Excel skills

Relationship-driven

Hands-on transactional accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A leading accounting firm in Lincoln, NE, is seeking an experienced accountant to take on a hands-on leadership role focusing on project costing, payroll, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction, and a strong understanding of job costing and ERP systems. This in-office position emphasizes process improvement and offers a supportive work culture with ample growth opportunities and a competitive benefits package.