Controller

Bell & Associates, Inc.; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell & Associates, Inc. in Kansas seeks a Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations, including reporting, budgeting, planning, and compliance with GAAP. You will lead a small accounting team and partner with management on financial strategy.

The role emphasizes internal controls, process improvements, and coordination with external auditors. Five+ years of related experience and a Bachelor's in Accounting or Business Administration are required, with a Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• Five years or more of related experience required.
• Prior experience within higher education industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the company’s accounting, reporting planning and budgeting activities.
• Reconcile General Ledger accounts.
• Monthly & Quarterly reconciliations.
• Ensures GAAP compliance or other prescribed standards.
• Reviews financial details from past, present, and forecasted operations.
• Coordinates with management on accounting objectives and policies.
• Advises on budgeting policies and implementation.
• Collaborates with external auditors for audits.
• Maintains knowledge of procedures, regulations, and standards.
• Improve processes and document accounting procedures.
• Provide support for internal audit with capital partner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Verbal and written

Accounting skills

Supervisory leadership

Attention to detail

Time management

MS Office

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Admin

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

We are looking for a Controller to support the accounting and financial operations of the company including reporting, budgeting, planning, and other accounting and financial matters.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Coordinates the company’s accounting, reporting planning and budgeting activities
• Reconcile General Ledger accounts
• Monthly & Quarterly reconciliations
• Ensures that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) or other prescribed financial reporting standards
• Reviews financial details from past, present, and forecasted operations; identifies opportunities and improvements that can be made
• Coordinates with management regarding short- and long-term accounting objectives and policies
• Advises business units on and assists with the implementation of accounting and budgeting policies
• Collaborates with external auditors to provide information needed for the annual and periodic audits
• Maintains knowledge of organizational procedures, federal and state regulations, and accounting standards
• Improve processes and document accounting department procedures
• Provide support for internal audit with publicly traded capital partner
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent and highly accurate math and accounting skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, and specialized accounting software used by the organization

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required; Master’s degree preferred
• Five years or more of related experience required
• Prior experience within the higher education industry preferred