<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>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial operations for a manufacturing environment in Blue Springs, Missouri. This role requires a strong command of financial reporting, cost accounting, and planning activities, along with the ability to support complex regulatory and contractual requirements, specifically FAR and DFAR regulations. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in multi-currency environments and can help strengthen financial processes, controls, and decision-making across the business. Come join a growing company with a direct path to CFO in the next 5-7 years! Comp up to $170k + bonus. Reach out to Molly Gardner at 816-601-1196 for more info! </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial records, timely close activities, and reliable reporting across the organization.</p><p>• Oversee cost accounting activities for manufacturing operations, including product costing, inventory valuation, variance analysis, and margin reporting.</p><p>• Manage financial planning and analysis efforts by developing budgets, forecasts, and performance insights that support strategic and operational decisions.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with government contracting requirements by maintaining appropriate financial controls, documentation, and reporting practices.</p><p>• Lead the implementation of enterprise accounting systems or financial tools to improve reporting efficiency, process consistency, and data accuracy.</p><p>• Monitor and report on transactions involving multiple currencies, ensuring proper treatment, reconciliation, and financial visibility across international activity.</p><p>• Strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures to support audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and sound financial governance.</p><p>• Partner with leadership teams to evaluate business performance, identify risks, and recommend actions that improve financial results.</p>