Accounting Manager – High Growth Community Bank, Clear Path to Controller

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced banking professional who wants broad visibility, strategic exposure, and a clear path for advancement within a fast-growing, well-respected community bank. Our client is one of Nebraska’s premier locally owned banks, combining the agility of a close-knit team with the momentum and sophistication of a rapidly expanding financial institution. This role is highly visible and offers the chance to be a trusted accounting leader who truly understands the full financial picture of the bank.

In this role, you will own and lead the month-end close process, including multiple bank reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets, prepaids, and the preparation of financial statements. You will serve as a key partner in day-to-day accounting operations and take the lead on a variety of ad hoc and strategic projects, including quarterly reporting, regulatory and internal documentation, and special initiatives that arise as the bank continues to grow. Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in driving process improvement and technology enhancements. Bank leadership is progressive and forward-thinking, actively investing in new systems and tools to increase efficiency, scalability, and accuracy and this position will have meaningful influence in shaping those efforts.

This is an ideal role for a strong senior accountant ready to step into an Accounting Manager level position, or for an experienced Accounting Manager seeking a high-impact leadership role without heavy people-management responsibilities. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of accounting and financial topics while working closely with accomplished, supportive leaders who value autonomy and results over micromanagement. Join a trusted, community-focused bank where your contributions will be visible, valued, and directly tied to future growth and advancement.

To learn more about this opportunity on a confidential basis, reach out to Justin Oehm at Elevate Search Partners, at (402) 935-8800 or joehm@elevatesearchpartners.com.

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