We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations for a utilities-focused organization in Overland Park, Kansas. This position is suited for a hands-on accounting leader who can strengthen reporting accuracy, guide business decisions through financial insight, and oversee a high-performing finance function. The ideal candidate brings strong industry knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage deadlines in a complex operating environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the company’s accounting and financial reporting activities, ensuring timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.<br>• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis efforts to support operational planning and executive decision-making.<br>• Oversee preparation and review of financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal policies.<br>• Manage and develop accounting staff, setting priorities, improving workflows, and maintaining strong internal controls across the department.<br>• Partner with operational leaders to evaluate financial performance, identify trends, and recommend actions that improve results.<br>• Monitor cash flow, balance sheet activity, and key financial metrics to support the organization’s overall financial health.<br>• Coordinate audits and serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors, tax professionals, and other financial partners.<br>• Support finance-related process improvements and contribute to major system or reporting changes when needed.
<p>We are looking for a hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations and financial reporting for the North America market for a growing manufacturing company in Overland Park. This position partners closely with leaders across departments and locations to deliver accurate financial insight, strengthen alignment between finance and operations, and support informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership capability, and a continuous improvement mindset to help scale processes and enhance efficiency. If you or someone you know is interested in this opportunity and looking for an organization where you can help make a difference and improve processes, please contact Melissa Valenzuela at 816-601-1192 for further details! </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the preparation and review of key financial reports, ensuring balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reporting are accurate, complete, and timely.</p><p>• Lead core accounting operations, including cash activity, payables, receivables, payroll, and inventory-related financial reporting.</p><p>• Manage the month-end close process by overseeing journal entries, account reconciliations, and coordination with internal stakeholders to maintain accounting accuracy.</p><p>• Establish, refine, and enforce financial policies, operating procedures, and internal control practices that support consistency and accountability.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with applicable financial standards, regulatory requirements, and company guidelines while addressing potential areas of risk.</p><p>• Evaluate workflows and team output to improve efficiency, optimize resource use, and preserve a high standard of financial precision.</p><p>• Serve as the primary finance contact for external auditors during the annual audit and provide documentation and support as needed.</p><p>• Partner with outside tax advisors to facilitate tax filings and related reporting activities.</p><p>• Guide and develop the controlling team by providing leadership, coaching, and direction that strengthens capability and drives ongoing improvement.</p><p>• Contribute to finance initiatives and system or process enhancements that improve reporting quality, operational effectiveness, and data integrity.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller to provide Contract finance leadership support for a manufacturing operation in Overland Park, Kansas. This role will oversee core accounting activities, strengthen financial visibility, and help maintain accurate reporting across plant and divisional performance. The ideal candidate brings strong cost accounting expertise, sound controllership experience, and the ability to manage cash activity, close processes, and indirect tax obligations in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead monthly close activities, ensuring financial results are completed accurately and delivered on schedule.<br>• Direct plant and divisional cost accounting processes, including analysis of manufacturing performance and cost drivers.<br>• Prepare and review financial reports that support operational decision-making and leadership visibility.<br>• Oversee daily cash activity and short-term cash management to help maintain strong financial control.<br>• Manage sales and use tax compliance, including return preparation and coordination through Vertex.<br>• Support controllership activities by maintaining accounting accuracy, strengthening internal controls, and resolving reporting issues.<br>• Partner with operational and finance stakeholders to investigate variances and improve financial performance insights.<br>• Provide interim finance coverage and continuity for key accounting and reporting responsibilities during the Contract assignment.
<p>We are looking for a Financial Accounting Manager (Technology) 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. The role is well suited for someone who can connect finance, systems, and project execution to improve decision-making and maintain strong process discipline.</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 Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high-volume AP function supporting a large-scale agriculture organization in Kansas City, Kansas. This role oversees daily operations, guides a lean team through shifting priorities, and helps maintain accurate, timely payment processing across significant annual spend. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, sound knowledge of end-to-end payables, and experience working within a large enterprise resource planning environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the day-to-day activities of the accounts payable team, providing leadership to eight permanent employees and two contract specialists.<br>• Oversee invoice processing for a high-volume corporate payables operation handling approximately 200,000 invoices annually tied to substantial company spending.<br>• Review and approve invoice coding practices to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and aligned with internal financial controls.<br>• Manage payment execution activities, including check disbursements and ACH transactions, while maintaining timeliness and accuracy.<br>• Balance staffing coverage and workflow priorities across a lean team to keep operations running smoothly during absences and peak periods.<br>• Monitor performance, resolve escalated payment issues, and drive consistent service levels across the AP function.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve efficiency, strengthen compliance, and support process effectiveness within the payables cycle.<br>• Utilize SAP or a comparable large-scale ERP system to manage AP operations, reporting, and process oversight.
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Manager to lead key receivables operations for a shared services team in Kansas City, Missouri. This role oversees billing, cash application, collections, and month-end activities while guiding a small team and helping maintain efficient, accurate workflows. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead daily accounts receivable operations, providing direction to billing and AR staff to ensure timely and accurate execution of core processes.<br>• Oversee project account setup in coordination with internal partners, offering recommendations to support accurate billing and contract alignment.<br>• Manage invoicing activity, credit and debit memo processing, collections follow-up, and the proper application of customer payments.<br>• Review transaction batches before posting and monitor month-end close tasks to confirm all invoices, adjustments, and payments are fully recorded.<br>• Prepare and distribute recurring aging reports to plant finance teams, including final aging schedules as part of the monthly close cycle.<br>• Reconcile volume activity and related system records, resolve suspended or incomplete items, and verify discrepancies are addressed promptly.<br>• Investigate billing or receivables issues, identify root causes, and work cross-functionally with finance, sales, and operations to implement effective solutions.<br>• Track adjustments and open issues through designated workflow tools, follow through on outstanding items, and ensure timely resolution.<br>• Process credit card transactions as needed, establish clear expectations for direct reports, and support onboarding and training for new team members.<br>• Partner with shared services leadership to strengthen policies, maintain compliance with company requirements, and support ongoing process improvements.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Revenue Audit Leader to guide the audit function and align departmental performance with the organization’s broader financial and operational objectives. This role will oversee audit activities tied to billing, collections, ledger accuracy, and reporting while building strong partnerships across leadership and finance. The ideal candidate brings sound business judgment, a hands-on management style, and the ability to improve controls, reporting, and team performance in a fast-moving environment. Reach out to Molly Gardner at 816-601-1196 for more info! </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the audit department’s overall strategy and daily execution, ensuring work supports company goals and operational priorities.</p><p>• Oversee audit-related activity connected to billing, collections, general ledger transactions, and reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Create, refine, and enforce policies, procedures, and control frameworks that strengthen bill audit operations.</p><p>• Partner closely with finance leadership, including the controller, to maintain compliance standards and consistent departmental practices.</p><p>• Prepare, coordinate, and review recurring financial and audit reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.</p><p>• Resolve client audit discrepancies and guide the team in addressing exceptions in a timely and thorough manner.</p><p>• Drive efficiency initiatives, including automated processing improvements, to increase productivity and reduce manual effort.</p><p>• Collaborate with executive stakeholders and cross-functional partners to support planning, performance analysis, and operational decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Direct all audit department operations, including oversight of general ledger transactions and audit reporting</li><li>Develop, implement, and maintain policies and systems related to billing and revenue management </li><li>Partner closely with the Controller to ensure compliance and alignment across the department</li><li>Support senior leadership with financial planning, reporting, and analysis of revenue and cost drivers</li><li>Coordinate and review monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting</li><li>Oversee and manage client audit exceptions</li><li>Collaborate regularly with executive leadership</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Recruit, interview, hire, and train staff </li><li>Oversee all workflow through the department </li><li>Consistent Performance Reviews </li></ul><p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail</li><li>Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Strong independent judgment with the ability to work with limited supervision</li><li>Excellent customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to collaborate effectively across teams while also working independently</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry systems</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced tax leader to build and guide a global tax function supporting a growing international business in Overland Park, Kansas. This role will shape tax strategy, strengthen governance, and provide practical advice on cross-border operations, acquisitions, and entity structures. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise across international income tax, indirect tax, and transfer pricing, along with the ability to communicate risk and opportunity clearly to executive and cross-functional stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the company’s worldwide tax governance model by overseeing compliance for corporate income tax, withholding tax, and indirect tax obligations across multiple jurisdictions.</p><p>• Create and maintain robust controls, review procedures, and filing timelines that support accurate, timely, and well-documented tax submissions globally.</p><p>• Assess tax implications tied to international growth, legal entity expansion, intercompany arrangements, and restructuring activities, and recommend risk-conscious solutions.</p><p>• Provide strategic direction to the indirect tax function, including oversight of the U.S. sales tax team, while supporting escalation management, audit readiness, and process scalability.</p><p>• Develop and manage a global transfer pricing approach that reflects business operations and regulatory expectations, including documentation, benchmarking, and local filing coordination.</p><p>• Partner with finance, operations, and legal teams to implement transfer pricing policies through intercompany billing structures, service arrangements, and supporting agreements.</p><p>• Advise on international mergers and acquisitions by contributing tax structuring insight, identifying exposures, and guiding post-acquisition integration efforts.</p><p>• Oversee relationships with external tax advisors and coordinate responses to tax audits, inquiries, and examinations in various countries.</p><p>• Serve as the principal internal advisor on international tax matters and translate technical developments into business-focused guidance for senior leadership.</p>
<p>We are looking for an Audit Manager - Public to join a growing public accounting team in Kansas. This role is suited for a CPA with a strong background in assurance work who can lead audit engagements, guide staff, and build trusted client relationships. The ideal candidate brings solid public accounting experience, sound technical judgment, and a commitment to delivering high-quality financial and compliance audits.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct and oversee audit engagements from planning through final delivery, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely completion.</p><p>• Manage client relationships by serving as a key point of contact, addressing questions, and presenting audit findings clearly and effectively.</p><p>• Review financial statements, workpapers, and supporting documentation to confirm compliance with applicable accounting and audit standards.</p><p>• Supervise, mentor, and develop audit staff by assigning work, providing feedback, and supporting ongoing growth.</p><p>• Assess risk areas and design audit approaches that respond effectively to client operations, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Coordinate engagement timelines, budgets, and resources to maintain efficiency while meeting client service expectations.</p><p>• Collaborate with firm leadership on engagement strategy, issue resolution, and opportunities to strengthen assurance services.</p><p>• Support compliance-focused audit activities and help maintain consistent application of firm methodology and audit standards.</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.