We are looking for an experienced finance leader to oversee core financial operations and guide the North America finance function in Overland Park, Kansas. This Long-term Contract position is suited for a hands-on individual who can combine strategic insight with day-to-day execution across reporting, planning, and analysis. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership capability and a proven ability to support business performance through accurate financial management and forward-looking recommendations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the month-end close process to ensure timely, accurate financial results and well-supported account reconciliations.<br>• Lead financial reporting activities for the North America business, delivering clear insights to support operational and executive decision-making.<br>• Build and refine forecasting models that help evaluate performance trends, risks, and future business scenarios.<br>• Partner with senior stakeholders to analyze financial results, explain variances, and recommend actions that improve outcomes.<br>• Oversee budgeting and planning activities, aligning financial expectations with business objectives and market conditions.<br>• Manage and mentor members of the regional finance team while promoting accountability, consistency, and strong financial controls.<br>• Provide high-level financial analysis to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and overall business planning.
We are looking for a Finance Manager to support financial analytics, reporting, and data-driven decision-making for teams based in Kansas City, Missouri. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can translate complex financial information into clear insights, strengthen reporting practices, and partner with stakeholders across finance, technology, and operations. The role will focus on building dependable reporting solutions, improving monthly analysis, and helping teams make informed business decisions through accurate and well-governed financial data.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and manage interactive financial reports and dashboards using Power BI and large-scale data sources to support project and business unit performance tracking.<br>• Prepare recurring financial analyses, including monthly reporting and variance reviews, to highlight trends, risks, and opportunities for leadership.<br>• Partner with finance, IT, and business stakeholders to define reporting needs, align data requirements, and deliver practical analytical solutions.<br>• Document reporting procedures, data policies, and control practices to promote consistency, protect sensitive information, and support compliance expectations.<br>• Lead analytics-focused initiatives that improve reporting quality, streamline processes, and expand the use of financial data across the organization.<br>• Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to team members by coaching staff on reporting tools, analytical methods, and financial data interpretation.<br>• Coordinate user acceptance testing for new or updated financial data models and reporting enhancements to confirm accuracy and usability.<br>• Create training resources and deliver sessions for project managers and business leaders on financial reporting tools, dashboards, and reporting standards.
<p>We are looking for a strategic finance leader to guide financial performance and support business growth with a dynamic manufacturing company in Overland Park, Kansas. This role will oversee planning, reporting, cash management, and compliance while partnering closely with commercial and operational teams to improve decision-making. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in FP&A and commercial finance, along with the leadership skills to strengthen processes, controls, and team capability. If you or someone you know is interested in this VP, Finance position, please contact Melissa Valenzuela at 816-601-1192 for more details!</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Shape financial direction by creating strategies that support growth, profitability, and broader business objectives.</p><p>• Lead the budgeting cycle, rolling forecasts, and longer-range planning activities, including alignment between operational plans and financial expectations.</p><p>• Assess results across products, customers, and sales channels to highlight performance trends and recommend actions that improve margin and efficiency.</p><p>• Deliver clear financial updates, analysis, and presentations for senior leadership to support informed decision-making.</p><p>• Oversee month-end close activities and financial reporting to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with group and local statutory requirements.</p><p>• Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital reviews, and periodic reforecasts to improve liquidity planning and overall cash performance.</p><p>• Direct tax reporting and compliance activities while supporting initiatives that strengthen cross-border tax outcomes and broader global tax efforts.</p><p>• Partner with teams across sales, marketing, and supply chain to provide financial insight, challenge assumptions, and support business decisions.</p><p>• Strengthen internal controls, improve data quality, reduce process inefficiencies, and guide the finance team through ongoing operational improvements.</p><p>• Lead, coach, and develop finance staff by setting clear expectations and building a collaborative, high-performing team environment.</p>
We are looking for a Finance Manager to join a growing organization. This role is well suited for someone in finance who can turn complex financial information into clear business insights and support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical depth, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to evaluate performance trends that influence operational and financial outcomes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop financial models and forecasting tools to support budgeting, long-range planning, and business performance evaluations.<br>• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, then present practical recommendations to leadership.<br>• Prepare management reports, dashboards, and variance analyses that translate key metrics into actionable insights.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to assess business initiatives, improve financial visibility, and support strategic planning efforts.<br>• Review financial results for accuracy and alignment with accounting guidance, internal policies, and organizational objectives.<br>• Use data analysis techniques and emerging technologies, including AI-driven tools where appropriate, to improve reporting quality and decision support.<br>• Evaluate profitability, cost drivers, and resource allocation to help leadership prioritize investments and operational improvements.
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.
We are looking for an experienced Financial Reporting Manager to join a team in Overland Park, Kansas on a Contract basis. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist with strong expertise in external reporting, technical accounting deliverables, and public company filing standards. The successful candidate will help drive accurate, timely financial reporting while supporting critical reporting cycles and documentation through Workiva.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual external financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable reporting standards.<br>• Manage SEC filing activities, coordinating schedules, supporting documentation, and final deliverables for required submissions.<br>• Oversee the development of earnings per share calculations and related disclosures, confirming alignment with reported financial results.<br>• Produce annual financial reporting materials, including footnotes and supporting schedules, for internal review and external filing purposes.<br>• Use Workiva to organize reporting content, maintain documentation links, and streamline collaboration across the reporting process.<br>• Partner with accounting and finance stakeholders to gather data, validate reporting inputs, and resolve issues affecting published results.<br>• Review disclosures and presentation formats to improve clarity, consistency, and adherence to regulatory expectations.<br>• Support special financial reporting projects and process updates tied to evolving business or compliance needs.