Assistant Controller

Jobot; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Assistant Controller in Lenexa, KS, to lead day‑to‑day accounting operations and support growth initiatives. You will oversee monthly closes, financial reporting, and internal controls while partnering with leadership on strategic planning.

The ideal candidate brings a strong accounting foundation, public accounting background, and advanced Excel skills, with leadership experience in finance and a mindset for process improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in accounting principles.
• Public accounting experience is preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly close, financial statements and reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial planning.
• Lead and develop the accounting team and improve processes.
• Ensure internal controls and compliance with accounting standards.

Skills

Leadership

Internal Controls

Financial Analysis

Strategic thinking

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job details:

High-Visibility Assistant Controller Opportunity

Salary: $100,000 - $135,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a growing, service-focused organization committed to operational excellence, financial discipline, and delivering an exceptional customer experience. Backed by experienced leadership and supported by a strong growth strategy, we continue to invest in our people, processes, and technology to build a scalable platform for long-term success.

Our culture is collaborative, fast-paced, and performance-driven. We value accountability, continuous improvement, and team members who take ownership of their work while helping develop those around them. This is an organization where finance is viewed as a strategic business partner and leaders are encouraged to contribute beyond the numbers.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role within a growing organization where your work will directly impact business performance and decision-making. You'll partner closely with executive leadership, influence financial operations, and help drive process improvements across the business.

The role offers the opportunity to manage and develop a talented accounting team while gaining exposure to budgeting, forecasting, operational finance, and strategic initiatives. For professionals looking to continue progressing toward a Controller position, this role provides strong growth potential, meaningful responsibility, and the chance to make a measurable impact.

Job Details

We are seeking an Assistant Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations and support the continued growth of a dynamic, service-based organization. This role will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting leadership with timely financial information and analysis.

The Assistant Controller will oversee the monthly close process, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, general ledger activities, and compliance with accounting standards. This individual will work closely with senior leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and overall financial planning initiatives.

In addition to technical accounting responsibilities, the role includes direct leadership of a team of accounting professionals. The successful candidate will focus on developing team members, creating accountability, improving processes, and ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely financial information across the organization.

Additional responsibilities include supporting audits, strengthening financial controls, analyzing operational performance, monitoring key financial metrics, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability. The Assistant Controller will also partner with operational leaders throughout the business to provide financial insight and support strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in accounting principles, public accounting experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution. Previous leadership experience within accounting or finance, along with a passion for team development and process improvement, will position candidates for success in this role.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.