Controller

We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations in Kansas. This position will oversee accounting, financial planning, cost analysis, treasury activities, and reporting while supporting sound business decisions across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing finance experience, a practical leadership style, and a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.

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Responsibilities:

• Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles to ensure complete and accurate financial results are delivered on schedule.

• Produce financial statements, leadership reports, and corporate submissions, and provide clear explanations of performance trends against budget, forecast, and prior periods.

• Guide the annual budget process and recurring forecasting activities, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow projections.

• Manage manufacturing finance activities such as inventory valuation, standard costing, cost accounting, and analysis of production-related variances.

• Partner with operations, supply chain, engineering, and production teams to improve margins, strengthen cost visibility, and support operational performance.

• Oversee core accounting functions across the general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and cash management.

• Maintain strong internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial governance practices that protect company assets and support compliance obligations.

• Coordinate external audit activities, prepare supporting schedules, and ensure timely completion of tax, statutory, and corporate reporting requirements.

• Monitor liquidity, working capital, collections, and customer credit exposure to support effective treasury and cash flow management.

• Lead and develop a small accounting team while acting as a trusted financial partner to senior leadership.

• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibility in a controller or similar role.
• Strong background in financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and annual planning.
• Demonstrated expertise in manufacturing finance, including cost accounting, standard costing, and inventory valuation.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, audit coordination, treasury activities, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to analyze business performance, identify financial risks and opportunities, and communicate findings to leadership.
• Experience overseeing broad accounting operations, including general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, and strong reporting and spreadsheet skills.