Associated Fire Protection, a leading 30+ year Omaha based Fire Protection Firm, is seeking a skilled Fire Alarm Systems Estimator to join our growing team. Individual will develop basic project elements and assist in th…
Finance & Accounting · Omaha, NE
Controller jobs in Omaha, NE
Controllers run the accounting function of a company. They own the close process, financial reporting, and internal controls, and manage the accounting team that keeps the numbers accurate and audit-ready.
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$40–$97/hr
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$129k
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balance sheet integrity, preparing reconciliations and workpapers, assisting with revenue and commission accounting, and ensuring financial information is accurate and timely. This role serves as a key contributor to the…
competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and an inspiring culture. Position Overview The Business Unit Controller oversees all financial activities within the Business Unit, ensuring accurate and timel…
benefits package and growth potential! We have an exciting new position for an Assistant Controller to support the Controller in managing the company's accounting and financial reporting functions. This position helps en…
$69.4k - $104.1k
The Clinical Trials Office Accountant provides comprehensive financial oversight for oncology clinical trials conducted within an NCI... ...processes. Understanding of regulatory framework and internal controls (financia…
thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership, and is driven by accuracy and accountability. In this role, you’ll support key financial processes including sales reporting, reconciliations, month-end close, and co…
$100k - $120k
Controller Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 Location: Omaha, NE Onsite/Hybrid – Flexible Duties and Responsibilities Manage all aspects of accounting: billing, financial statements, general ledger, cost accounting, payroll, a…
$65k - $100k
operating at a ratio of 60% Tax, 30% write up's, & 10% Audit work. Tax Associate Responsibilities: Organizing and analyzing clients' financial information Taking advantage of opportunities to minimize tax liability throu…
$70k - $130k
Our award-winning construction client, recognized for their, exceptional customer service, outstanding safety record, and solid reputation, is seeking an Estimator to add to their team! The ideal candidate will have 3+ y…
$80k - $120k
Are you an experienced, hardworking Drywall Estimator who strives for top-quality results? A well-established Drywall Contractor with a reputation for excellence in delivering high-quality, large-scale commercial drywall…
Our client is a recognized Facade organization with a proven track record of success. If you are a dynamic Estimator with strong glass and glazing or facade estimating experience, and a passion for success, We are very i…
A respected flooring contractor is seeking a Flooring Estimator to add to their team. This company has a diverse portfolio of projects in the flooring industry and is looking to add a individual that shares their passion…
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What controllers earn in Omaha
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $40–$53 | $83k–$110k |
| Mid level | $53–$71 | $110k–$147k |
| Senior | $69–$97 | $143k–$202k |
Adjusted for the Omaha market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
GAAP and technical accountingFinancial reportingInternal controlsTeam managementMonth-end and year-end closeAudit managementERP systems (NetSuite, SAP)Cash flow managementProcess documentation
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How have you improved a close process you inherited?
Give the before and after in days, and the specific changes: reconciliation cadence, checklist ownership, or automation. Show the team came along with the change.
Tell me about your experience managing an external audit.
Describe owning the PBC list, keeping schedules ready year-round, and how the audit concluded — ideally with no material adjustments and a shorter fieldwork period.
How do you design internal controls without slowing the business down?
Show risk-based thinking: strong controls where dollars and fraud risk concentrate, lighter touch elsewhere, and automation where judgment is not needed.
How do you develop and retain your accounting team?
Mention clear ownership of areas, cross-training to remove single points of failure, and giving seniors visible stretch work like audit or systems projects.
Describe a technical accounting issue you had to research and resolve.
Pick something real — revenue recognition, leases, capitalization — and walk through the guidance you applied and how you documented the position.
How do you work with FP&A and the CFO?
Frame the controller as the source of trustworthy actuals: clean, timely closes that let FP&A forecast and the CFO speak to the board with confidence.
Tell me about a time you found or prevented a material problem.
Show vigilance plus process: how the issue surfaced, how you contained and corrected it, and the control you added afterward.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For controllers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Lead with the scope you controlled: revenue, entity count, team size, and audit firm relationships.
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Quantify close discipline, for example a consistent five-day close across a multi-entity consolidation.
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Name clean audit outcomes and any first-year audits or system implementations you led.
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Include CPA licensure prominently; most controller postings treat it as required.
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Show a systems story, such as migrating from QuickBooks to NetSuite, since controllers often own that transition.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Senior Accountant
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Accounting Manager
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Assistant Controller
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Controller
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VP of Finance / CFO
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