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Corporate Controller - Insurance Industry - Lincoln OR Omaha - HEMPHILL EXCLUSIVE!
Hemphill has been exclusively engaged by a well-known, highly profitable, and entrepreneurial organization to identify a Corporate Controller who will lead all aspects of financial accounting over their insurance division while partnering closely with executive leadership on operations and best practices that will help guide the company’s continued growth.
You will be proud to work for one of the top companies in the Midwest while surrounding yourself with impressive leaders and stakeholders who share a common goal and are intentional, sharp, and motivated individuals. This organization has built a reputation for attracting, developing, and retaining top talent - which has created a culture full of capable and likeminded individuals who take pride in their craft and authentically enjoy making an impact together.
We are searching for an individual who will take ownership of the following:
- Leverage your insurance accounting expertise to first evaluate current accounting and reporting standards and offer your guidance and knowledge to create best practices that are robust, streamlined, and scalable.
- Lead and develop a team - we are searching for someone who shines while coaching others through the details, but also able to provide leadership at a high level while selecting and developing your team and thinking analytically on operational or strategic projects.
- We are searching for an induvial with a track record of being impressive and someone who wants to add value. You will have ample opportunity to make a mark while working closely with the executive leadership team on accounting practices and projects tied to the company’s growth.
- We are searching for someone who is agile and can balance technical accounting strength with practical business judgement (common sense). We are searching for someone motivated by impact who will find fulfillment in working alongside others on meaningful projects, while having the autonomy to leverage your skills and run with your tasks.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants more flexibility in their career and wants to work for an interesting organization that is not slow paced. We are searching for someone who wants to be a leader but also isn’t afraid to be a doer when necessary. You will have direct access to a strong team of accounting professionals and leaders across the organization who are collaborative and supportive. The company offers a generous hybrid work structure, a lucrative compensation package (base + bonus + equity), a fully loaded benefits package, and long-term career growth based on performance and your goals.
To learn more about this position on a confidential basis call Austin Hemphill at 402.334.4800 *246 or send an e-mail to ahemphill@hemphillsearch.com. Job # 9638AH
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Contact Information
Austin Hemphill
(402) 334-4800 ext 246
After more than two years in public accounting as a member of the audit team at BKD, LLP (now Forvis Mazars), Austin shifted his career to a position that blends his accounting and business experience with his passion to deliver solutions that have a positive impact for others. At Hemphill Search Group, Austin helps leaders hire impressive individuals at all levels of accounting, finance, tax, audit, financial reporting, financial systems, fixed assets, budgeting, forecasting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and payroll.
While in public accounting, Austin audited small, mid-sized, and large corporations in a variety of industries. His experience in public accounting combined with the discipline to gain an in-depth understanding of the position being filled, the skills, experience, and personality needed to be successful and happy in the position and company is a secret to his success. Austin is passionate about finding the “the right match - the first time” and shared: “This is important work, and I really enjoy placing an individual into a position where I know they will be successful and genuinely happy while adding value to our client and their new team of co-workers.”
Austin spends 100% his time helping leaders hire high quality individuals well matched for success and happiness. Helping a leader hire a high performing individual makes a very positive impact for the leader, the team of co-workers, and the person we placed! Austin shared: “It is incredibly rewarding to call the person we placed 6, 9, and 12 months later to hear they are having a lot of success, proud of their contribution to the company, and hearing they are having fun and truly happy in the position, company, and culture we helped them identify.”
Austin grew up in the greater Omaha area and graduated from Gretna High School. While in high school, Austin wrestled, played varsity football & baseball, and he was a two time state champion powerlifter. While in college, Austin played football for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. As a student athlete, Austin was added to the Dean’s List, and the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll while earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Minor in Management. He was named to the Brook Berringer Citizenship Team and the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team. Austin volunteered and helped raise awareness and money for pediatric brain cancer research through his involvement in the Nebraska Football Road Race. He supported those in need at the St. Anthony’s Homeless Shelter, others through the Husker Heroes Outreach program, and several school and hospital outreach programs. Austin is an active member of the University of the Nebraska N Club and the Letterman’s Association. As a former Husker, Austin is actively mentoring current student athletes and members of the University of Nebraska Football team through the mentoring program TeamMates. He is a member of the Association of Corporate Growth, the Internal Audit Association, and Austin regularly attends Love Church in West Omaha.
Austin’s interest in business started at an early age when he started Austin Enterprises a lawn mowing, snow removal, and landscaping business at age 12. Austin operated the small business for 11 years through junior high, high school, and college. Austin is an outgoing individual who loves athletics, travel, hiking, being outdoors, and making memories with friends and family. He also recently finished his first full marathon.