Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Controller | $100,000–$120,000 | Onsite | Direct Hire | Omaha, NE

 

Job Description

Exciting opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to join a growing, employee-owned organization in Omaha! This newly created Assistant Controller position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with an experienced Controller, take ownership of key accounting functions, and develop into a future Controller role.

The ideal candidate will bring strong financial reporting and month-end close experience, along with the ability to manage hands-on accounting responsibilities in a fast-paced, multi-state environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to advance their career with an established organization that offers long-term growth, leadership development, and a valuable employee stock ownership program (ESOP).

Your New Employer

• Established, employee-owned organization with operations across multiple states and continued growth opportunities
• Long-term succession opportunity with direct mentorship from an experienced Controller
• Strong ESOP program with a history of appreciation, along with a separate 401(k) profit-sharing plan
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, PTO, and paid holidays
• Collaborative leadership team that values accountability, professional development, and continuous improvement

What You Will Do

• Oversee general ledger accounting, financial statement preparation, and month-end and year-end close processes
• Analyze financial statements, reconcile accounts, and identify discrepancies or necessary adjustments
• Review work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, job costing, and project financial reporting to ensure accuracy
• Provide oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and cash management activities
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and divisional financial reporting
• Review multi-state payroll and provide hands-on payroll processing support as needed
• Assist with sales tax compliance, certified payroll, and other regulatory reporting requirements
• Develop financial reports, dashboards, and process improvements to strengthen accounting operations
• Support ESOP administration, annual valuation activities, and other financial initiatives
• Partner with the Controller and accounting leadership while gradually assuming additional management responsibilities

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• Strong hands-on experience preparing and analyzing financial statements
• Extensive month-end and year-end close experience, including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting
• Experience with payroll processing and the ability to step in when needed
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting ERP systems
• Construction accounting experience, including WIP accounting, job costing, and over/under billings, strongly preferred
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial variance analysis preferred
• Acumatica ERP and UKG payroll experience are a plus
• CPA designation preferred but not required
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently
• Desire to grow into a Controller position and take on additional leadership responsibilities over time

Your Career Partner

The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.

The base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final salary will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.