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Assistant Controller - Lead all accounting for small division of fast growing company - HEMPHILL EXCLUSIVE
Growing Omaha business has done 10+ acquisitions in the past two years and continues to hit the accelerator. As a result, this business is creating a new position for an accounting professional to lead all aspects of accounting for a newly acquired division. Join a company that is going through exciting growth as they continue to add and integrate new entities.
- Lead all accounting and reporting processes for this new division as you integrate their processes and systems into their new parent’s general ledger and reporting tools
- Partner closely with the CFO, Corporate Controller and growing accounting team as you work collaboratively as this company’s growth accelerates in the months and years ahead
- Play a leadership role as you attract, train and mentor new talent to the growing team
- No two days will be the same as you work on important projects tied to process improvement, automation, acquisition integration, etc
Our client is searching for a “lean forward” individual who enjoys a challenge. This is a great role for someone with initiative, drive and a desire to continuously learn and develop. Excellent compensation, career growth and a true opportunity to make a “real” impact every day.
For immediate consideration, contact Jeff Kovar, Director & Associate Partner, at (402)334-4800 *216 or send your resume to jkovar@hemphillsearch.com for a confidential discussion. Job Number 9068JK.
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Jeff Kovar
402-334-4800 ext 216
Jeff has more than 15 years of experience within accounting and financial recruiting. A key factor in Jeff's success is his passion to build long-standing relationships while focused on an in-depth understanding of the strengths, interests, and career goals of each individual he works with. Jeff takes pride in his role, and knows that helping an individual step up to a position where they are focused on their strengths, while having the opportunity to grow professionally, are key factors in identifying the "right match." "It is incredibly rewarding to know that we have helped make a real difference in the life of an individual when we place them into a company where they are well positioned for success, happiness, and career growth."
Jeff understands that the biggest factor contributing to the success of a leader is their ability to identify, hire, develop, and retain high quality employees. Jeff is tenacious in his recruitment and careful while selecting individuals who will be successful and happy in their new position long-term. It is all about the "right match" so, Jeff pushes himself to make sure that the companies and the individuals we assist have found the right solution!
Jeff graduated from Millard South High School where he played basketball and was active in student council. Jeff had fun while investing six years coaching youth basketball in the Omaha Parochial Athletic League and the Millard Junior High feeder league. Jeff studied Pre-Law at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and then transferred to Creighton where he switched his major to Organizational Communication. Prior to joining Hemphill Search Group, Jeff worked in corporate foreign currency exchange, with Travelex and Custom House, who are both now owned by Western Union Business Solutions.
Jeff and his wife Jenny grew up in Omaha and met while in High School. They are very active and enjoy playing golf, traveling, and cheering the Cornhusker Football and Basketball teams, and they are also enthusiastic Creighton Basketball fans. Jeff and Jenny have a young and growing family, with son Connor, and daughters Kate and Grace.