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Controller - Lincoln Construction Company
Report to the owner while leading a small team and taking ownership for all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, and management reporting for impressive Lincoln construction company who is admired throughout the community!
Take pride in knowing you are playing an important role as a member of the leadership team for this long-standing, profitable, and highly regarded Lincoln based construction company.
Supervise a small team while taking ownership for the following:
- Monthly financial statement preparation (full P&L and balance sheet).
- Management reporting for the Owner, COO, Project Managers, and Superintendents, so all members of the team understand the status, profitability, percentage completion and WIP for each construction project monthly.
- Client and project billing
- Focus on process improvement while identifying ways to increase efficiencies, profitability, and the overall corporation.
- Supervise payroll, HR, and quarterly payroll tax
- Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable.
- Ad hoc analysis and special projects for the Owner and leadership team.
This is an excellent company with a rich history, robust profitability, stability, and benefits. You will enjoy an engaging culture, core values where all are committed to doing the right thing, and an excellent team of “work friends”.
The Right Match - The First Time
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Omaha Chamber of Commerce Top 25 – “Excellence in Business Award Winner” based upon our growth and commitment to quality.
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Contact Information

Dave Ruppelt
(402) 334-4800 ext 215
Dave has more than 15 years of success in recruiting & selection, and more than a decade of leadership within accounting and financial recruiting. A key factor in Dave’s success is his passion to build long-standing relationships while gaining an in-depth understanding of an individual’s strengths, interests, career goals, and the type of company, culture, and work that inspires an individual to do their best. Dave takes pride in his work, and knows that helping an individual step into 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.”
Dave understands that the biggest factor contributing to the success of a leader is their ability to identify, hire, develop, and retain high quality employees who work well as a team. Dave is passionate about building relationships with talented individuals and thoughtful while selecting individuals who will be successful and happy in their new position long-term. It is all about finding the right match, so Dave pushes himself to make sure we are placing an individual into a position where they will thrive, exceed expectations, enjoy their new team, and feel a sense of accomplishment while making a real difference in the success of the company.
Dave grew up in Glendale, Arizona where he had a lot of fun and success as a competitive long-distance swimmer. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from DeVry University in Phoenix, then entered the recruiting industry where he thrived. Dave moved to Fort Collins, Colorado where he led the Accounting & Finance division of a large recruiting firm for more than ten years. Dave relocated to Nebraska to be near his wife Melissa’s family and is proud to be deeply rooted in Nebraska and a Cornhusker fan! Dave is a family man who also loves the outdoors, so you might find him hunting, fishing, camping or working with Melissa and their three sons on their small farm.