<p>We are looking for a Financial Accounting Manager to support finance operations and technology-driven reporting in Kansas City, Missouri. This Long-term Contract position will focus on strengthening financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes while partnering with operational and business stakeholders. This highly visible role oversees the financial strategy, planning, forecasting, reporting, and governance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead finance technology initiatives that improve reporting accuracy, streamline operational workflows, and support business objectives.</p><p>• Partner with finance, engineering, and cross-functional teams to develop forecasts, analyze performance trends, and deliver meaningful financial insights.</p><p>• Oversee the preparation of recurring and ad hoc financial reports using tools such as Excel, Oracle, and PowerPoint for leadership review.</p><p>• Establish and reinforce policies, controls, and best practices that support compliant and efficient financial operations.</p><p>• Coordinate training and knowledge-sharing efforts so teams can effectively use financial systems, reporting tools, and related processes.</p><p>• Act as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and business partners to align financial data, reporting needs, and project priorities.</p><p>• Manage projects tied to finance operations, including planning timelines, monitoring progress, and resolving issues that affect delivery.</p><p>• Support credit-related analysis, operational reporting, and materials-handling financial oversight where business needs require it.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Financial Reporting Manager to lead core reporting activities within the corporate accounting and finance function in Kansas City, Missouri. This Long-term Contract position will oversee the preparation and review of financial reporting deliverables, support timely month-end close activities, and provide analytical insight into company results. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to improve reporting processes while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the financial reporting team in managing accounting activities related to operating expenses, intercompany matters, corporate allocations, investments, and general ledger reporting.<br>• Oversee the monthly close process by reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, overhead analyses, and accounts payable adjustments to ensure complete and accurate financial results.<br>• Prepare and evaluate monthly financial statements, including analysis of variances, account movements, and overall business performance.<br>• Assess accounting treatment for business activity and confirm transactions are properly recorded in the general ledger in accordance with applicable standards and company policy.<br>• Coordinate audit support by reviewing schedules and documentation, responding to auditor requests, and ensuring deadlines for year-end reporting are met.<br>• Research accounting guidance and implement updated procedures, disclosures, and reporting practices to align with generally accepted accounting principles.<br>• Provide technical direction and day-to-day guidance to accounting staff, resolve reporting issues, and support ongoing training and performance development.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders on ad hoc financial reporting, special projects, departmental planning, and policy or process enhancements.<br>• Support the team’s participation in testing activities related to system patches and upgrades when reporting processes are affected.