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Corporate Controller - Join one of Omaha’s most admired companies in this high profile leadership role
Attractive opportunity to step into one of Nebraska’s largest, most well-respected corporations in this key leadership role. This position is opening up due to the retirement of a respected, tenured financial executive and an exciting internal promotion. Oversee all aspects of the consolidation, reporting, international accounting, accounting standard research, partner with operational executives on key initiatives and liaise with external audit partners.
- Coach, develop, mentor and lead an excellent accounting staff and play a key role in growing the team as the company expands and becomes more and more diverse; our client is focused on hiring a leader who is passionate about people development
- Work closely with the CFO and financial executive team as you help to set the strategy and vision for process improvement initiatives, organizational expansion plans, acquisition integration strategy and you will be involved in the discussions as strategy and vision are established
- Play a key leadership role from an internal controls and confidentiality standpoint; this role will frequently have access to highly confidential information and we are searching for a mature individual who can be trusted
- Act as the contact point with external audit and other key partners
- Participate in important projects including M&A / acquisition integration, purchase accounting, expanding into new countries and IFRS projects
Our client prioritizes work / life integration and this is a hybrid role with ability to work from home two days per week or as needed. This company is very family friendly and offers the ability to come in late / leave early as needed for kids drop off / pick up. The company offers a plethora of generous benefits, a stellar retirement plan, and numerous perks including a beautiful on-site workout facility in their brand new office. Interviews will begin soon so reach out today to learn more details about this attractive opportunity.
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 9080JK.
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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.