Controller - Enjoy the Variety of Public Accounting Without the Crazy Hours! - $130K-$160K

Elevate Search Partners is excited to partner with a growing Omaha-based accounting and advisory firm to identify its next Controller. If you're a strong Senior or Manager in public accounting who knows you're ready for more responsibility, why wait another 2–3 years for a Controller opportunity when you could step into one now?

Our client works with a fascinating group of businesses, including multi-location operations, multi-channel consumer brands, and private equity-backed companies. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy the client relationships, variety, and interesting challenges of public accounting while gaining Controller-level experience and enjoying a better work-life balance.

• Take ownership of 2–3 key client relationships – Serve as a trusted accounting partner, helping business leaders solve problems, improve operations, and make informed decisions. Go beyond technical GAAP research to understand how businesses actually operate and deliver financial information they can use.
• Mentor the next generation of accounting leaders in Omaha – Coach talented staff and senior accountants, helping them build the skills and confidence to become successful Controllers and CFOs someday.
• Develop highly sought-after skills that will set you apart in the market – Gain hands-on experience with ERP implementations, automation, process improvements, and onboarding new clients. What you will learn here in 2–3 years could take considerably longer to develop in a traditional corporate accounting role.
• Wear sweats to work and enjoy a terrific work-life balance – Enjoy a laid-back environment where comfy clothes are the norm and flexibility is part of the culture. This is a hardworking team that takes great care of its clients without the 50–60 hour workweeks that often come with public accounting.

This role is designed for a public accountant who knows they're ready for Controller-level responsibility but just needs someone willing to bet on them. The leader and several members of the team come from public accounting, so they understand your background and what you're capable of.

You'll gain hands-on experience across multiple businesses, accounting systems, and industries that could give you a real advantage when competing for future Controller opportunities, even against candidates with significantly more years of public accounting experience. Work with a well-connected leader who trusts you to take ownership and genuinely wants to be an advocate for you throughout your career.

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