Controller

TIFEC; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TIFEC in Leawood, KS is seeking a Controller to lead day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate records and timely reporting. The role drives financial strategy, planning and control across the accounting function.

Responsibilities include close, budgeting, policy development, KPI reporting and partnering with executives on economic decisions. Strong leadership and tax compliance experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration required or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of professional experience including public accounting.
• 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• CPA or CMA designation preferred.
• Experience in QuickBooks and Workday; comfortable learning new accounting systems.
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting processes including close, reporting and budgeting for assigned entities.
• Oversee Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable and bank reconciliations.
• Develop and document accounting policies, procedures and financial controls.
• Lead accounting team and foster professional development.
• Report KPIs and support strategic financial decisions for the business.
• Assist executives with cash flow, revenue modeling, and annual planning.
• Ensure timely filing of sales and use tax returns and coordinate tax filings.
• Support implementation of new accounting software within the year.
• Attend board meetings and discuss financials with executives.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting

KPI reporting

Tax knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration

CPA or CMA designation preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Workday

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description Summary

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will play a pivotal role in driving the financial success of the company by overseeing its day-to-day financial operations, ensuring the finance function is both organized and efficient. This role is crucial in maintaining accurate financial records and generating timely financial and management reports. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on the company’s financial strategy and operations.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Manage all aspects of the accounting process including timely financial close, reporting and budgeting for assigned entities.
• Oversee the operations of the Accounting and Finance Department, which includes accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Develop, implement and document accounting policies, procedures and the related financial controls.
• Provide strong leadership and effective management to the accounting team to foster professional development and growth.
• Participate in a wide variety of special projects, including determining and reporting KPIs.
• Assist the Executive Team in making educated economic decisions about the business.
• Assisting with various planning functions including cash flow management, revenue modeling and forecasting/annual planning.
• Review and ensure timely filing of sales and use tax returns.
• Prioritize financials to 3rd party CPA firm, to ensure accurate and timely filing of federal, state and local income tax returns and other business-related filings.
• Attend Board meetings and discuss financials with high profile executives.
• Assist with implementation of new accounting software system within the year.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Personal Attributes

• Independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
• Strong organizational, communications, interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to manage and direct projects of diverse size and nature.
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgement based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
• Exceptional time-management with ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at one time.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Practice an extremely high level of confidentiality at all times.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience that includes time spent in public accounting.
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation preferred.
• Experience in Quickbooks and Workday preferred. Must be comfortable learning new accounting systems.
• Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.