<p>We are looking for an accomplished Senior Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations and provide strategic financial guidance for a dynamic business environment in Wichita, Kansas. This role combines hands-on ownership of reporting and close activities with partnership across operations and leadership teams to improve performance and support sound decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, a collaborative leadership style, and the ability to translate financial insights into meaningful business actions. Please reach out to day for immediate consideration! Molly Gardner 816-601-1196</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activities with a high degree of accuracy.</p><p>• Oversee preparation and review of financial statements, management reports, and supporting analyses to deliver clear insights for business leaders.</p><p>• Strengthen accounting processes by maintaining effective internal controls, supporting compliance requirements, and preparing for financial statement audits.</p><p>• Partner with operational and functional leaders to evaluate performance trends, identify improvement opportunities, and support stronger financial outcomes.</p><p>• Provide forecasting, variance analysis, and business recommendations to senior leadership to guide planning and decision-making.</p><p>• Direct and develop the accounting team by setting priorities, coaching talent, and leading change across the organization.</p><p>• Support cost, project, or manufacturing-related accounting activities as needed to align financial reporting with business operations.</p><p>• Drive enhancements in finance capabilities through process improvement, automation initiatives, and the use of analytics or digital tools where appropriate.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Controller to lead plant accounting activities and strengthen financial visibility for a manufacturing operation in Wichita, Kansas. This onsite role will oversee cost accounting, support the monthly close cycle, and manage billing processes in a machine hour-driven production environment. The position also serves as a key resource for maintaining accounting system accuracy, improving reporting, and helping leadership understand operating performance. We are looking for someone with a solid understanding of manufacturing that doesn't mind being in the weeds but also brings a strategic mindset to the table! Comp up to $125k+! </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead plant cost accounting activities by assigning and reviewing overhead rates tied to machine utilization and validating the accuracy of job and work order costing.</p><p>• Evaluate monthly values for work in process and finished goods inventory to ensure reliable financial reporting and inventory records.</p><p>• Administer and refine the manufacturing accounting system by maintaining costing configurations, updating routing-related data, and resolving system issues that affect reporting integrity.</p><p>• Prepare accounting entries and complete reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and cash activity as part of an accurate and timely month-end close.</p><p>• Manage customer billing activities, including invoice creation, progress billing support, cash application, and follow-up on outstanding receivables.</p><p>• Oversee fixed asset records and depreciation schedules while partnering on inventory cycle counts to investigate and resolve variances.</p><p>• Review labor and machine hour inputs that drive product costing and provide backup assistance for payroll-related processing when needed.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting and monthly financial analysis by preparing variance reporting and assembling preliminary financial statements for management review.</p><p>• Strengthen accounting processes by documenting procedures, improving internal workflows, and promoting high-quality system data across the organization </p>
<p>We are looking for a Controller to lead accounting and finance operations for a manufacturing organization in Wichita, Kansas. This position plays a key role in delivering reliable financial insight, strengthening controls, and supporting leadership with information that guides business decisions. The Controller will oversee core accounting functions, manage reporting for related entities, and provide direction to a small accounting team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you are someone that comes with proven Controllership in a manufacturing type of environment and are looking for a change, please contact Melissa Valenzuela at 816-601-1192 for more details! </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead daily finance and accounting operations, ensuring accurate reporting, sound processes, and consistent departmental performance.</p><p>• Prepare and review monthly and annual financial reporting packages, budgets, and audit-ready documentation for internal leaders and external stakeholders.</p><p>• Supervise and develop a team of five accounting professionals, setting priorities, coaching performance, and promoting accountability.</p><p>• Manage quarter-end and year-end audit activities, including coordination for financial, retirement, and benefit plan reviews.</p><p>• Oversee cash handling activities, employee reimbursements, billing processes, and other transaction cycles to maintain timely and accurate records.</p><p>• Complete reconciliations, intercompany confirmations, and monthly reporting requirements for the parent organization and affiliated entities.</p><p>• Direct the consolidation of financial results and intercompany activity each month to support complete and accurate corporate reporting.</p><p>• Maintain and improve internal controls, financial systems, and data integrity measures that protect company assets and support compliance.</p><p>• Oversee treasury activities and monitor funds management for the parent company and related subsidiaries.</p><p>• Serve as a financial liaison with corporate leadership and external audit or tax advisors while contributing to special projects and technical accounting matters.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Regional Controller to lead accounting operations and financial reporting for a group of brands based in Wichita, Kansas. This role is responsible for delivering timely, accurate financial results, strengthening controls, and serving as a key partner to operational and corporate leaders. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, strong leadership capability, and the ability to manage close activities, compliance matters, audit support, and process improvement in a growing multi-entity environment. This position is fully remote, however, needs to be local to Kansas area.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process for multiple regional brands, ensuring complete and accurate reporting in line with corporate deadlines.</p><p>• Prepare entity-level financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting analysis for submission to the corporate accounting team for consolidation.</p><p>• Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and accounting workpapers completed by team members to maintain high standards of accuracy and consistency.</p><p>• Oversee accounting treatment for core areas such as revenue recognition, inventory, accruals, fixed assets, and reserves while applying company policy across all assigned brands.</p><p>• Partner with regional and brand leadership to explain financial performance, answer questions on monthly results, and provide reliable accounting guidance.</p><p>• Coordinate the region’s participation in the annual audit by organizing schedules, account analysis, and supporting documentation for external auditors and lender reporting needs.</p><p>• Manage sales and use tax filings and other local compliance obligations, including business licenses, personal property filings, and responses to notices or examinations.</p><p>• Lead finance-related integration efforts for newly acquired businesses, including control assessments, opening balance sheet support, chart of accounts alignment, and system implementation activities.</p><p>• Strengthen the control environment by reinforcing approval processes, segregation of duties, and balance sheet integrity while driving standardization and automation opportunities.</p><p>• Supervise and develop the regional accounting team, fostering accountability, focused growth, and effective collaboration with accounts payable, corporate finance, and systems teams.</p>