We are looking for a Controller to lead core accounting operations and provide dependable financial insight for the organization in Kansas. This role is suited for a finance specialist who can oversee reporting accuracy, guide the close process, and maintain strong general ledger discipline. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to support informed business decisions through clear financial analysis.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounting activities while ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial records<br>• Manage the month-end close process, coordinating timelines, reviews, and reconciliations across accounts<br>• Oversee general ledger maintenance and resolve discrepancies to support complete and reliable reporting<br>• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and supporting analysis for leadership<br>• Establish and monitor internal controls to promote compliance, consistency, and risk reduction<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate financial performance and improve accounting processes<br>• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning with timely and accurate financial data
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations in Kansas. This position will oversee accounting, financial planning, cost analysis, treasury activities, and reporting while supporting sound business decisions across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing finance experience, a practical leadership style, and a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.</p><p><br></p><p>Does this opportunity peak your interest? I would be happy to share specific details, reach out to my direct line: (816) 448-4006</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles to ensure complete and accurate financial results are delivered on schedule.</p><p>• Produce financial statements, leadership reports, and corporate submissions, and provide clear explanations of performance trends against budget, forecast, and prior periods.</p><p>• Guide the annual budget process and recurring forecasting activities, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow projections.</p><p>• Manage manufacturing finance activities such as inventory valuation, standard costing, cost accounting, and analysis of production-related variances.</p><p>• Partner with operations, supply chain, engineering, and production teams to improve margins, strengthen cost visibility, and support operational performance.</p><p>• Oversee core accounting functions across the general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and cash management.</p><p>• Maintain strong internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial governance practices that protect company assets and support compliance obligations.</p><p>• Coordinate external audit activities, prepare supporting schedules, and ensure timely completion of tax, statutory, and corporate reporting requirements.</p><p>• Monitor liquidity, working capital, collections, and customer credit exposure to support effective treasury and cash flow management.</p><p>• Lead and develop a small accounting team while acting as a trusted financial partner to senior leadership.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>