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Assistant Controller

Department: Finance
Reports to: CFO

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At Nemaha, we build more than fields — we build teams, relationships, and trust. The Assistant Controller plays a critical role in ensuring the financial strength and operational clarity that allows our field teams and project managers to execute at a high level.

This role is responsible for overseeing core accounting functions, including job costing, month-end close, payroll administration, treasury management, and fixed asset tracking. The Assistant Controller provides clear financial insight that supports strong decision-making, operational accountability, and long-term sustainability.

This position requires someone who values precision, communicates with candor, and understands the unique rhythm and complexity of a field-based construction environment.

At Nemaha Sports Construction, C.H.E.C. represents the foundation of how we operate and lead:

Courage - We lead with integrity, take ownership, and do the right thing, even when it's hard.

Humble-Serve - We believe no job is too small and no one is above lending a hand.

Excellence - We don't cut corners. We set the bar high and deliver work we're proud of, down to the smallest detail.

Care – We practice candid, respectful dialogue that strengthens trust and alignment.

C.H.E.C. is not just a philosophy.

C.H.E.C. defines the expectations we hold for ourselves and one another. Every role at Nemaha, including the Assistant Controller, is expected to model these values daily.

Responsibilities

Job Costing & Project Financial Oversight

  • Lead detailed job cost analysis to support Project Managers and Operations.
  • Maintain and reconcile job cost reports, ensuring labor, materials, subcontractors, equipment, and change orders are accurately captured.
  • Monitor cost variances and proactively communicate insights to leadership and project teams.
  • Partner with field leadership to strengthen cost awareness and financial discipline on active projects.
  • Support project budgeting, forecasting, and margin tracking. 
  • Develop KPI’s with CFO for Labor Utilization, Machine Hours, Materials Usage, and Indirect Expenses.

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

  • Lead and execute the monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of the general ledger in accordance with GAAP.
  • Prepare timely and reliable financial reports for executive leadership.  Develop a month-end close package for review by the leadership group.
  • Maintain clean audit trails and documentation.
  • Monthly forecasting of future revenues, COGS including indirect costs, G&A expense, and profitability.
  • Development of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) with CFO for presentation to leadership in the month-end reporting package.

Payroll & Compliance

  • Oversee payroll processing with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
  • Partner with HR to ensure employee pay practices align with company policy and field operations realities.
  • Maintain confidentiality and integrity in all payroll-related matters.
  • Look to enhance and simplify time entry for in-house field resources.

Treasury & Cash Flow Management

  • Monitor cash flow and liquidity to support operational needs.
  • Manage banking relationships and daily treasury activities.
  • Support leadership in financial planning and capital allocation decisions.
  • Develop a cash forecasting model.

Fixed Assets & Equipment Tracking

  • Maintain fixed asset records, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals.
  • Partner with operations to ensure accurate tracking of equipment and large asset investments.
  • Support long-term capital planning efforts.
  • Incorporate machine hours into job costing.

Audit & Process Improvement

  • Support internal and external audits with documentation, schedules, and explanations.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting clarity, and internal controls, including an emphasis on charting a course to a “paperless” environment.
  • Strengthen systems that reduce risk and improve operational visibility.

Requirements & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
  • 5 – 7+ years of accounting experience, preferably within construction or project-based industries.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and construction accounting principles.
  • Experience with ERP and accounting systems; construction-specific platforms preferred.
  • Experience with Foundation preferred.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • High level of integrity and discretion.