Assistant Controller

Conestoga; Liberal (KS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Conestoga, based in Liberal, Kansas, seeks an experienced Assistant Controller to lead financial reporting, close processes, internal controls, audits, and day-to-day accounting operations. This hands-on leadership role partners with the Controller and accounting team to drive accuracy and efficiency.

You will help with ERP implementation, system testing, data validation, and process design, while coaching staff and ensuring U.S. GAAP compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end/year-end close and audits.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• ERP implementation, conversion, or system upgrade experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close with reconciliations and journal entries.
• Review financial information for accuracy, ensuring timely reporting.
• Serve as a key Accounting resource during ERP implementation and data validation.
• Improve accounting processes and internal controls with the Controller and CFO.
• Support audits, policies, and GAAP compliance.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and management reporting.
• Collaborate with Operations, IT, and other departments to improve financial information.
• Coach and supervise accounting staff and prioritize workloads.

Skills

Leadership

Advanced Excel

ERP implementation

U.S. GAAP

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP software

Job description

At Conestoga, we believe good business and responsible resource management go hand in hand. We're focused on developing low-carbon solutions that make a difference while staying grounded in something just as important-taking care of our people, customers, and communities.

Our Values Guide How We Work Every Day

Caring for People | Accountability | Integrity | Passion for Excellence

About The Role

We're looking for an experienced accounting professional to join our team as Assistant Controller in Liberal, Kansas.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who knows accounting, enjoys improving processes, and is comfortable working across the organization. You'll work closely with our Controller and accounting team to oversee financial reporting, the close process, internal controls, audits, and day‑to‑day accounting operations.

You'll also play an important role in our ERP implementation and help us evaluate how we do things today and build better, more efficient accounting processes for the future. That includes system testing, data validation, reporting, internal controls, and helping ensure the new system works for both Accounting and the business. These responsibilities align closely with the role outlined in the JD.

What You'll Do

• Help lead monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close, including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, intercompany activity, and financial reporting.
• Review financial information for accuracy and make sure reporting is timely and reliable.
• Serve as a key Accounting resource during ERP implementation, testing, data validation, reporting development, and process design.
• Work with the Controller and CFO to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and reduce unnecessary manual work.
• Support annual audits, accounting policies, technical accounting research, and U.S. GAAP compliance.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, management reporting, and special projects.
• Partner with Operations, IT, and other departments to solve problems and improve financial information.
• Coach and support members of the accounting team and help prioritize work and deadlines.

The position also has direct supervisory responsibility for accounting staff, so I would keep the leadership component visible in the posting rather than making this sound like an individual‑contributor role.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with month‑end/year‑end close and annual audits
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Advanced Excel skills
• ERP implementation, conversion, or system upgrade experience is a plus
• Manufacturing, agriculture, ethanol, energy, or other industrial accounting experience is a plus

What We Offer

We Offer a Competitive Compensation And Benefits Package, Including

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)