Controller – Enjoy the Variety of Public Accounting Without the Crazy Hours! - $130K–$160K

Elevate Search Partners • Omaha, NE

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Elevate Search Partners is partnering with a growing Omaha-based accounting and advisory firm to hire a Controller. The role is intended for a strong Senior or Manager in public accounting who is ready to take on Controller-level responsibility. The firm serves a varied client base that includes multi-location operations, multi-channel consumer brands, and private equity-backed companies, offering exposure to multiple businesses, accounting systems, and industries while providing a work-life balance that avoids the 50–60-hour workweeks often associated with public accounting.

The Controller will own 2–3 key client relationships, act as a trusted accounting partner, and help business leaders solve problems, improve operations, and make informed decisions. The position also provides opportunities to mentor staff and senior accountants and to gain hands-on experience with ERP implementations, automation, process improvements, and onboarding new clients. The firm describes its environment as laid-back, with comfortable clothing and flexibility as part of the culture.

Requirements

• Strong Senior or Manager experience in public accounting.
• Readiness to take on Controller-level responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Own 2–3 key client relationships and serve as a trusted accounting partner.
• Help business leaders solve problems, improve operations, and make informed decisions.
• Understand how client businesses operate and provide useful financial information beyond technical GAAP research.
• Coach and mentor staff and senior accountants to help them develop toward Controller and CFO roles.
• Gain hands-on experience with ERP implementations, automation, process improvements, and onboarding new clients.

Benefits

• Better work-life balance than commonly associated with public accounting.
• Flexible, laid-back work environment where comfortable clothing is the norm.
• Hands-on experience across multiple businesses, accounting systems, and industries.
• Career advocacy and support from a well-connected leader.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed