Business Segment Controller : Senior Advisor Accountant

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.; Lenexa (KS); Hybrid; USD 97,800 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. is seeking a Business Segment Controller to manage the general ledger for a business unit. This hybrid role requires collaboration with accounting teams and involves significant financial responsibilities, including monthly reporting and compliance with GAAP.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and over 13 years of experience. Strong Excel skills and effective communication abilities are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of experience in finance categories including P&L and general ledger.
• Experience working in a Shared Service environment.
• Ability to travel up to 10% for meetings and events.

Responsibilities

• Manage the closing of the general ledger for a specific business unit.
• Collaborate with shared service accounting teams.
• Prepare management reporting for senior management.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance

Tools

Excel

Oracle

PeopleSoft

Job description

Business Segment Controller role at Jack Henry is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in accounting & finance with a passion for learning. Key responsibilities include proactively managing the closing of the general ledger for a specific business unit, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while effectively collaborating with shared service accounting and Finance Business Partners (FBPs). The role requires a candidate who can quickly grasp the intricacies of each segment – Core, Payments, and Complementary solutions – and understand how they contribute to the overall success of the organization. This necessitates a keen attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Additionally, the ideal candidate should be a proactive learner, capable of quickly absorbing new information and adapting to evolving priorities. Strong communication skills are essential for effectively collaborating with cross‑functional teams and supporting the needs of the assigned business unit.

This position is a hybrid role requiring at least 1 day per week in any of the following office locations: Lenexa, KS / Springfield, MO / Monett, MO or Allen, TX.

The salary range for this position is $97,800 – $145,000. This posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum base pay we reasonably expect to offer for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary above or below this range and is subject to change in the future. Individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, work schedule, travel requirements, sales or revenue targets, and overall business needs and affordability.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Owns and delivers monthly actuals reporting, providing comprehensive storytelling bridging to FBPs for the designated BU.
• Fosters collaborative partnerships and supports accurate closure of the general ledger through work with accounting teams and FBPs for the designated BU.
• Ensures completeness and accuracy of Actuals in financial reports through thorough review during the month‑end close process.
• Assists in maintaining compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for all business transactions and activities.
• Tracks, analyzes, and identifies trends in Actual Revenue and Actual Expense activities across Line of Business.
• Monitors and reports trends in Balance Sheet account balances and reconciliation status to FBPs.
• Communicates accounting trends, significant activities, and issues to the respective Finance leadership team and Finance Business Partners.
• Conducts comprehensive financial analysis to inform strategic decision‑making and identify risks, implementing control measures and mitigation strategies as necessary.
• Maintains a deep understanding of operational drivers and communicates trends and insights effectively to FBPs.
• Partners with other departments to ensure alignment with accounting objectives and goals.
• Reviews and liaisons with accounting teams to set standards for balance sheet discipline and controllership like duties within business unit.
• Prepares and may present management reporting packages to senior management team. Transforms complex accounting data into user‑friendly, easy‑to‑understand charts, graphs, and other visualizations.
• May collaborate with internal and external auditors.
• Serves as liaison with Accounting Manager to drive productivity and efficiency and owns the quality of services and accuracy of information provided.
• Fostering and building collaborative business partnering relationships with identified teams.
• May participate in strategic planning sessions to provide and guide insights and recommendations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance.
• Minimum of 13 years of combined experience in the following finance categories: P&L, balance sheets, general ledger, revenue, revenue recognition.
• Must have Excel experience in any of the following: Vlookups, pivots or SQL.
• Must have experience as a trusted partner with several stakeholder groups such as Executive Sponsors, Corporate Leadership Team, Line of Business leaders, project stakeholders/Subject matter experts.
• Must have experience in FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis).
• Must have experience in accounting in areas such as general ledger, AR, AP, fixed assets technical accounting and GAAP.
• Must have experience working in a Shared Service environment.
• Must be able to travel up to 10% for meetings, engagement, events, business partner relationship collaboration sessions.
• Must be aable to work extended hours as business needs dictate and have the ability to work late evening/overtime for close processes.

What would be nice for you to have:

• CPA and Big 4 experience.
• Revenue recognition (606) experience.
• Public accounting experience.
• Software Development Accounting experience.
• 10Q/SEC Filing experience.
• Blackline or nVision experience.
• Oracle or PeopleSoft experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Jack Henry, we know we are better together. We value, respect, and protect the uniqueness each of us brings. Innovation flourishes by including all voices and makes our business – and our society – stronger. Jack Henry is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, performance management, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, education, training, social, and recreational activities to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, and military and veteran status, or any other protected status protected by local, state or federal law.

No one will be subject to, and Jack Henry prohibits, any form of discipline, reprisal, intimidation, or retaliation for good faith reports or complaints of discrimination of any kind, pursuing any discrimination claim, or cooperating in related investigations.