Assistant Controller

LHH; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Controller in Kansas City. The position requires strong skills in GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls. Candidates should have at least 6 years in accounting and a CPA. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and a chance to lead a finance team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or internal audit.
• 3+ years of experience managing accounting professionals.
• Experience in a SOX-compliant environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advise the accounting team on GAAP principles and financial statement preparation.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Manage the month-end close process across departments.

Skills

GAAP principles

Financial statement preparation

Accounting team leadership

Inventory accounting

SOX compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

Syspro

Epicor ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

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Our client is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to join their finance team. This role will focus strong internal controls, managing month-end close, and providing accurate financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and advise the accounting team on GAAP principles and financial statement preparation.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure timely, accurate financial data.
• Manage the month-end close process across departments.
• Analyze financial results to identify and correct material misstatements.
• Provide guidance on complex accounting issues and ensure compliance with technical standards.
• Develop and monitor internal controls and conduct audits to ensure policy compliance.
• Oversee inventory costing methods, including standard cost management and annual revaluation.
• Collaborate with operations and procurement teams to ensure accurate inventory valuation.
• Analyze inventory variances and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and implement process improvements in financial operations.
• Mentor and support accounting team members.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and CPA
• 6+ years of experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or internal audit
• 3+ years of experience managing accounting professionals
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and inventory accounting
• Experience in a SOX-compliant environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field
• Experience in multi-location operations
• Public accounting background
• Familiarity with Syspro and/or Epicor ERP systems
• Proficiency in Power BI or similar BI tools

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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