Controller — Construction
Location: Omaha, NE | Company Size: ~$100M+ revenue | Work Setup: On-site (with reasonable flexibility)

The mandate
Stabilize and shorten month-end close. Own the GL, WIP, and reporting. Build a reliable AP/AR and staff accounting function. Tighten ERP usage (NetSuite preferred).

What you’ll own

• Month-end close: calendar, cutoffs, accruals, reconciliations, journals. Deliver a clean P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow each month.

• WIP & job cost: monthly WIP schedule, cost-to-complete, margin forecasts, over/under billings, change orders, retainage. Partner with PMs to explain variances.

• GL integrity: chart of accounts hygiene; bank, credit card, AP/AR, inventory, fixed assets, leases.

• Cash operations: billing cadence, collections, vendor terms, DSO/DPO tracking with clear actions.

• Controls & policy: close checklist, approvals, documentation; coordinate audit and tax.

• Team leadership: manage and develop staff accountants, AP, and AR; set SLAs, workflow, and cross-training; hire as needed.

• Systems: NetSuite daily operations, roles/permissions, approvals, data quality. NetSuite implementation experience is a plus.

What success looks like in 3–6 months

• Predictable close and a standard reporting pack for leadership and PMs.

• Accurate, timely WIP and margin forecasts tied to field reality.

• Stable AP/AR aging with clear ownership and cadence.

• Less manual work in spreadsheets; tighter ERP processes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in accounting; 2–5 years in a senior or lead role.

• Construction accounting experience with WIP, job cost, and percent-of-completion revenue recognition.

• Proven GL ownership and month-end close leadership.

• Experience managing transactional teams (AP, AR, staff accountants).

• ERP proficiency; NetSuite preferred. NetSuite implementation exposure is a plus.

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or similar.

• CPA is nice to have.

Nice to have

• Multi-entity operations or self-perform trades experience.

• Equipment/fleet accounting.

• KPI design and process improvement work.

Compensation & benefits
Competitive package with standard benefits.

Posted On: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Compensation: $150,000 - $175,000