Controller

Morgan Hunter; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus potential

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Morgan Hunter is seeking a driven Controller to join its leadership team in the Kansas City area. This on-site role focuses on strengthening financial reporting, improving processes, and building a scalable accounting function within an entrepreneurial, fast-growing company.

You will lead the general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting while partnering with executives to guide profitability and strategic planning. CPA preferred and strong GAAP knowledge are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA preferred.
• Four or more years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Construction, project-based accounting, shared services, or similar fast-paced industry experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and the complete accounting cycle.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and operational analysis.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a growing, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong desire to develop professionally and assume increasing levels of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including the general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Produce timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow reporting, and financial planning.
• Oversee project and service billing, revenue recognition, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and treasury.
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, and operating procedures.
• Partner with executive and operational leaders to evaluate profitability, performance, and business trends.
• Deliver financial analysis that supports strategic planning and informed decision-making.
• Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance reporting, and improve operational efficiency.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff while building a scalable, high-performing team.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Leadership

Communication skills

Strategic analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

East Side / Kansas City Metropolitan Area | On-Site

Morgan Hunter has partnered with a rapidly growing, financially strong service company seeking a driven Controller to join its leadership team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional who wants to advance their career, build a high-performing accounting function, and make a visible impact within an entrepreneurial organization. The Controller will serve as a hands-on leader, strengthening financial reporting, improving processes and controls, developing the accounting team, and providing executives with meaningful financial insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including the general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting
• Produce timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow reporting, and financial planning
• Oversee project and service billing, revenue recognition, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and treasury
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, and operating procedures
• Partner with executive and operational leaders to evaluate profitability, performance, and business trends
• Deliver financial analysis that supports strategic planning and informed decision-making
• Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance reporting, and improve operational efficiency
• Mentor and develop accounting staff while building a scalable, high-performing team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA preferred
• Four or more years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities
• Construction, project-based accounting, shared services, or similar fast-paced industry experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and the complete accounting cycle
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and operational analysis
• Excellent analytical, organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a growing, entrepreneurial environment
• Strong desire to develop professionally and assume increasing levels of responsibility

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a fast-growing, financially strong organization
• Gain high visibility and direct exposure to executive leadership
• Influence business decisions, processes, and company strategy
• Build and develop a talented accounting team
• Advance toward broader senior finance leadership
• Work within a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture
• Receive competitive compensation, bonus potential, and excellent benefits

This opportunity is ideal for a motivated accounting leader seeking more than a traditional Controller role. The company is looking for someone who can lead the accounting function today while growing alongside the organization for years to come.