Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Controller | $120000–$140000 + Bonus + Profit Sharing | Onsite | Direct Hire

Location: Lincoln , NE

Job Description

Take the next step in your accounting leadership career with a growing organization where you’ll have a meaningful impact on financial operations and business performance. As Financial Controller, you’ll partner closely with senior finance leadership, oversee core accounting functions, and help strengthen reporting, controls, and processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction accounting professional ready to combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership and operational visibility.

Your New Employer

Join an established, employee-owned and award-winning organization with a strong reputation in its industry and a commitment to operational excellence. You’ll work alongside an experienced leadership team in an environment that values accuracy, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What You Will Do

• Lead monthly and year-end close processes and oversee accurate financial reporting.
• Manage core accounting activities, including general ledger, job costing, revenue recognition, AP, and AR.
• Review project financials, budgets, billings, and revenue recognition calculations.
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes.
• Provide leadership and guidance to accounting team members while partnering with operations and senior leadership.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 5+ years of construction accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, construction accounting, and job costing.
• Previous accounting management and/or supervisory experience.
• CPA designation preferred; CMA, CCIFP, or an advanced degree is also beneficial.

Your Benefits

• Annual bonus opportunity
• Profit-sharing opportunity
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Direct-hire opportunity with an established organization
• Long-term career growth and leadership exposure

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 $120,000–$140,000, excluding benefits, bonuses, profit sharing, 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.