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Controller / Financial Leader - Emerging Manufacturing Firm + Endless Opportunity for Growth - HEMPHILL EXCLUSIVE
Join this “under the radar” Nebraska business that is on the brink of becoming a household name as they work to create the premier product in their industry. This company is on the cusp of exciting growth and now needs to build out the operational and financial infrastructure to support their short term growth and propel their long term success. This is an excellent opportunity to make an impact as you help modernize this company’s processes and build out the team as the company grows.
- Oversee all aspects of accounting as you work closely with an executive team that has been meticulously assembled and is well-qualified to drive this company to its full potential
- We are searching for a systems-savvy financial leader who has the ability to anticipate future technology needs that will align with the financial and operational reporting needs as the firm expands current facilities and builds new ones
- Roll up your sleeves and get your hands into the guts of a wide array of job functions, allowing you to grow into a much more hands off role as your team expands as the company grows
- Make a deep impact across the entire company - you will be pulled into key decisions with the executive team and have a “seat at the table” as you grow with the company
This is a very attractive opportunity to step into a company that has an inspiring story and a tremendously exciting future. You will be trusted with to take ownership of your department while working with stellar executives who will help you develop into the best version of yourself. Excellent compensation and inspiring financial upside!
To learn more details about this organization or the position, call Austin Hemphill at 402-334-4800 *246 or send your resume to ahemphill@hemphillsearch.com. Job number 8810AH.
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Contact Information
Austin Hemphill
(402) 334-4841 ext 246
ahemphill@hemphillstaffing.com
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.