Controller

LHH; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH partners with a publicly traded company in the Kansas City metro to hire a Controller. This high-visibility role offers exposure to the executive team and a clear path for growth, blending accounting, finance, and business partnership.

Responsibilities include leading month-end close, managing the accounting team, overseeing budgeting and forecasting, and preparing reports for senior leadership. Strong GAAP knowledge and process improvement focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop a team.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Prepare financial reporting and presentations for executive leadership.
• Partner with finance and operational leaders to provide insights that support business decisions.
• Maintain strong accounting processes, internal controls, and GAAP compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, processes, and efficiencies.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong communication

Executive presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

8+ years of relevant experience

Job description

LHH is partnering with a publicly traded company located in the Kansas City Metro area that is looking to hire a Controller. This is a high-visibility leadership opportunity with exposure to the executive team, a clear path for growth, and an excellent blend of accounting, finance, and business partnership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting
• Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Prepare financial reporting and presentations for executive leadership
• Partner with finance and operational leaders to provide insights that support business decisions
• Maintain strong accounting processes, internal controls, and GAAP compliance
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, processes, and efficiencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or 8+ years of relevant experience
• Leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop a team
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present to senior leadership