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Controller - Play a key role in Workday Implementation for this growing Omaha Corporation
Wonderful opportunity to join this growing Omaha-based corporation in a key leadership role just as the company is about to kick off a critical modernization project as they implement Workday. Our client would love to hire an individual into this role who has used or implemented Workday or been on the project team as a company has gone through a significant accounting software upgrade or integration. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable organization that is excited to bring in a key leader into this impact role.
- Lead, motivate, mentor and coach a team with a nice mix of accountants ranging from right out of school to very experienced and strong
- Take ownership for coordination with external auditors and 3rd party entities who assist with consulting and special transactions
- Oversee the financial statement preparation process and provide final review of the work product produced by your accounting team
- Play a key role in process improvement initiatives, most notably the impending Workday implementation
Great opportunity to join a stable company that has experienced exciting growth over many years. Work directly for and with an experienced finance leadership team, many of which have been with the company for many years. Enjoy generous compensation, bonus potential, benefits, and retirement plan. Wonderful opportunity to make a real impact within the first year on the job, and settle into a fantastic position for the rest of your career.
To learn more details about this opportunity, call Jeff Kovar at (402)334-4800 *216 for a confidential conversation or send your resume to jkovar@hemphillsearch.com. Job Number 9074JK.
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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.