<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function for a growing organization in Kansas City, Missouri that is PE backed and looking to expand. This role will oversee core financial operations for a $20M business, strengthen internal controls, and help establish a scalable accounting foundation within a private equity-backed platform company in the construction sector. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and a hands-on approach to improving close processes and financial reporting. With comp up to a base of $140k + bonus this is an exciting time to join this platform company and be part of something fun! Please reach out to Molly Gardner at 816-601-1196 for more info! </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycle to ensure timely and accurate financial results.</p><p>• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation across the general ledger.</p><p>• Build and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support a maturing finance organization.</p><p>• Lead efforts to bring accounting activities in-house and create efficient workflows across the function.</p><p>• Partner with leadership to improve financial visibility, reporting accuracy, and operational decision-making.</p><p>• Identify and implement process improvements that streamline the close process and strengthen compliance.</p><p>• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring records are maintained in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Support organizational growth by developing scalable processes suited to a private equity-backed business environment.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations and provide reliable financial insight for a growing organization in Shawnee, Kansas. This position will oversee core reporting activities, maintain strong internal controls, and support leadership with analysis that drives sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of GAAP, strong general ledger expertise, and the ability to manage work-in-progress accounting in a dynamic environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring financial statements are accurate, timely, and aligned with reporting standards.<br>• Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and journal entries to maintain the integrity of all financial records.<br>• Prepare and review internal and external financial reports, offering clear analysis of trends, risks, and performance drivers.<br>• Lead compliance with GAAP and support audit readiness by maintaining thorough documentation and effective accounting controls.<br>• Monitor work-in-progress balances and related project accounting activity to ensure proper revenue and cost recognition.<br>• Partner with leadership to develop forecasts, evaluate financial results, and provide recommendations that improve business performance.<br>• Supervise day-to-day accounting operations and guide process improvements that strengthen efficiency and accuracy across the department.
We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller to provide financial leadership and hands-on accounting support for a manufacturing environment. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can strengthen reporting accuracy, guide close activities, and support budgeting and cost analysis across plant operations. The role requires a practical leader who can partner with operational teams, maintain strong financial controls, and deliver clear insight into business performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct month-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial results.<br>• Oversee plant and divisional accounting processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and review of financial records.<br>• Prepare and analyze financial reports that highlight performance trends, risks, and opportunities for leadership.<br>• Manage manufacturing cost accounting activities, including inventory, standard costing, variance analysis, and production-related reporting.<br>• Lead annual budgeting efforts and support forecasting processes to align financial plans with operational goals.<br>• Strengthen controllership practices by maintaining internal controls, supporting compliance, and improving accounting discipline.<br>• Partner with plant leadership to evaluate operating results and provide financial guidance for decision-making.<br>• Support accounting process improvements and assist with financial activities tied to operational or system-related changes when needed.
We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller to provide financial leadership for a manufacturing operation in Kansas City, Missouri. This Long-term Contract position will guide core accounting activities, strengthen cost visibility, and support sound business decisions through timely analysis and reporting. The role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented finance leader who can balance operational partnership with strong controllership in a plant environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead monthly close activities for the plant and division, ensuring financial results are accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule.<br>• Oversee manufacturing and cost accounting processes, including inventory valuation, standard cost review, and analysis of production performance.<br>• Prepare and present financial reports that translate operational results into meaningful business insights for leadership.<br>• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting discipline across plant finance activities to support compliance and reporting integrity.<br>• Partner with operations leaders to monitor cost drivers, investigate variances, and recommend actions that improve financial performance.<br>• Support forecasting, budgeting, and ongoing financial planning by providing data-driven analysis for plant and divisional decisions.<br>• Review and refine accounting processes as needed, including supporting business changes or finance-related operational transitions within the facility.<br>• Serve as a key finance contact for day-to-day controllership matters, helping ensure consistency in reporting and decision support.