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Lead Accountant - $90-105k Salary - West Omaha Location - HEMPHILL EXCLUSIVE
Growing mid-sized service business located in West Omaha less than a mile from the Dodge / I-680 interchange is searching for a highly analytical accountant to join their team. The company is growing and this role will evolve as the business continues to expand so we are searching for an intellectually curious, intelligent individual who enjoys variety and working at a brisk pace.
- Play a key role in consolidated financial statement preparation, monthly reporting, and interact with both the CFO and Corporate Controller on a daily basis
- Present financial results to operational leadership and build dashboards that will be used to help leaders make critical business decisions
- Mentor, train and help develop more junior accounting staff as you take personal ownership for the most complex / sophisticated accounting work and review the work of others who handle more transactional items
- Tackle fun projects tied to business process automation as the firm continues to expand
Our client is staffed with accountants who have a “love of the trade” and this is a great role for someone who would enjoy working alongside a knowledgeable and experienced team comprised of CPA’s and experienced professionals. Join a company that is profitable and successful but also gives back generously to the community.
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 9069JK.
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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.