Senior Construction Controller — Lead Finance & Strategy

Lutz; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

40-hour workweek

Job summary

Lutz is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting operations for a growing, family-owned construction business. The role offers autonomy to manage the financial side, direct interaction with leadership, and a down-to-earth, team-oriented environment.

Whether you are an established Controller or a strong accounting professional ready to advance, this position provides meaningful contribution without excessive corporate bureaucracy.

Qualifications

• Construction accounting experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close.
• Experience managing accounting operations with ability to work independently.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working directly with senior leadership.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with willingness to roll up your sleeves.
• Takes pride in work, values accountability, and believes no task is beneath them.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timely financial reporting.
• Lead the month-end close process and prepare financial statements.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Analyze financial performance and provide meaningful insights to company leadership.
• Oversee payroll processing and assist with various HR-related functions.
• Lead, support, and develop a small accounting team.
• Maintain effective internal controls, accounting procedures, and reporting processes.
• Identify potential financial concerns and proactively communicate recommendations to leadership.
• Remain actively involved in day-to-day accounting responsibilities, stepping in wherever needed.

Skills

Construction accounting

General accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Month-end close

Supervisory/leadership

Organization & prioritization

Communication with leadership

Hands-on work ethic

Job description

Lutz is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting operations for a growing, family-owned construction business. The role offers autonomy to manage the financial side, direct interaction with leadership, and a down-to-earth, team-oriented environment.

Whether you are an established Controller or a strong accounting professional ready to advance, this position provides meaningful contribution without excessive corporate bureaucracy.