Controller

Ground Up Construction Recruiting is partnered with a family-owned commercial general contractor in Lincoln to help them hire a Controller to lead the accounting/finance department. This is an opportunity to not only manage the day-to-day accounting operations, but to help strategically lead the company as they continue to grow.

If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.
They're a close-knit team of 25 people doing roughly $30M in revenue. They're expertise is design-bid-build with 85% being public work and 15% private. Most of their projects consist of schools, fitness/athletic complexes, offices, churches, parks, and fire stations. They've been in business for 10+ years and the owner loves delivering high-quality projects that positively impact the community. Controlled, sustainable growth is important, so hiring the right person that wants to help build the company and is looking for a long-term home is key.
This is more than a month-end and financial-reporting position - you’ll be at the center of the day-to-day operation, partnering with project managers, leadership, vendors, and field teams to make sure projects and the business are financially strong. If you enjoy problem-solving, digging into the details, and seeing how the numbers connect to what’s happening in the field, you’ll thrive in this role. xzbcwsv
Compensation/Benefits:$100k-$120k salary + bonusInsurance stipend401k + 3% match3+ weeks of PTO
What You Bring:5+ years of accounting experience (preferably in construction or a family-owned business)Quickbooks is your second languageYou're motivated to take on challenges and bring solutions to the table, not problemsGreat at juggling a lot of responsibilities at once and being organizedYou're proactive instead of waiting to be told what to doYou have an ownership mentality and take full responsibility of your work
If this sounds like a place you'd thrive in, we encourage you to apply so we can chat!