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Controller - Small but FAST Growing Entrepreneurial Business - HEMPHILL EXCLUSIVE
Locally owned Omaha business founded by a passionate & people-focused entrepreneur is searching for a Controller to step into this newly created position due to their intense growth. This is a great opportunity to inherit a strong accounting team while partnering with the CFO that has been a huge catalyst fueling this company’s growth. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is eager to be challenged and see “what you are made of” in a company making waves in Omaha entrepreneurial circles.
- Lead this company away from QuickBooks to a more appropriate software that better suits their growth trajectory
- Take ownership for the audit and all reporting / monthly close and year end processes as you roll up your sleeves and lead the team at the same time
- Lead, develop and coach a strong team comprised of Bookkeepers and Degreed Accountants and add key players to your team as the company expands and grows
- Partner closely with the CEO and CFO on strategic projects tied to business growth including acquisition integration projects and process automation initiatives
Our client is searching for someone with experience working as the Controller or CFO in a small business, who knows what it takes to roll up your sleeves as you help this business take the next step. Our client is searching for an A+ Player who resides within the Top 10% of their peer set. Excellent growth opportunity both from a career and financial standpoint are available if you prove yourself in this exciting situation that will be challenging but endlessly fun as you work alongside hard working, positive people who are “in it to win it”!
For immediate consideration, call Austin Hemphill at 402-334-4800 *246 or send your resume to ahemphill@hemphillsearch.com. Job Number 8937AH
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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.