Assistant Controller - Growth‑Oriented Finance Leader (Hybrid)

Chief of Staff KC; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Chief of Staff KC is seeking a skilled Assistant Controller for a newly created role based in Kansas City. This position offers strong visibility into headquarters-level accounting and finance operations, with responsibilities ranging from overseeing month-end close to mentoring accounting team members.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and a continuous improvement mindset. There is some flexibility for remote work, fostering a team-first attitude.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on, full-cycle accounting experience.
• Solid grasp of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Strong communicator with natural leadership tendencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting functions including month-end close and financial reporting.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Mentor and support accounting team members.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Comparable ERP system

Job description

Chief of Staff KC is seeking a skilled Assistant Controller for a newly created role based in Kansas City. This position offers strong visibility into headquarters-level accounting and finance operations, with responsibilities ranging from overseeing month-end close to mentoring accounting team members.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and a continuous improvement mindset. There is some flexibility for remote work, fostering a team-first attitude.