Controller

Allied OneSource; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied OneSource is seeking a Controller to lead the finance function and act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership. You will own financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting, cash management, and internal controls, translating business goals into clear financial plans and decision-ready insights.

You will drive the close process, oversee budgeting, cash flow, and KPI reporting, and partner with leaders on strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Progressive finance/accounting leadership experience (typically 8+ years).
• Strong command of GAAP, financial reporting, and close management.
• Proven experience building budgets/forecasts and advising leaders with data-driven insights.
• Experience with audit/tax coordination and working with external partners (CPA firm, banking, legal).
• Systems strength (ERP/accounting platforms; Excel/Sheets mastery).
• Clear communicator with both hands-on and strategic capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly/quarterly/year-end close and management reporting (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting; provide variance analysis and actionable recommendations.
• Oversee cash flow planning, working capital, banking relationships, and debt covenants if applicable.
• Ensure strong internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance (GAAP; tax coordination; audits).
• Manage core accounting operations (AP/AR/payroll coordination, GL integrity, revenue recognition where relevant).
• Partner with leadership on strategic planning, pricing/margin analysis, investments, and growth initiatives.
• Improve processes and systems (ERP/accounting tools, automation, dashboards).

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting/Forecasting

Variance analysis

Cash management

Internal controls

ERP systems

Excel/Sheets

Strategic partnership

Leadership

Education

CPA

MBA

Tools

ERP accounting platforms

BI/reporting tools

Job description

We’re hiring a Controller to lead the finance function and serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership. This role owns financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting, cash management, and internal controls—while helping translate business goals into clear financial plans and decision-ready insights.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Lead monthly/quarterly/year-end close, financial statement preparation, and management reporting (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).


• Own budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting; provide variance analysis and actionable recommendations.


• Oversee cash flow planning, working capital, banking relationships, and (if applicable) debt covenants.


• Ensure strong internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance (GAAP; tax coordination; audits/reviews).


• Manage core accounting operations (AP/AR/payroll coordination, GL integrity, revenue recognition where relevant).


• Partner with leadership on strategic planning, pricing/margin analysis, investments, and growth initiatives


• Improve processes and systems (ERP/accounting tools, automation, dashboards).

What We’re Looking For (Qualifications)

• Progressive finance/accounting leadership experience (typically 8+ years, including people leadership).


• Strong command of GAAP, financial reporting, and close management.


• Proven experience building budgets/forecasts and advising leaders with data-driven insights.


• Experience with audit/tax coordination and working with external partners (CPA firm, banking, legal).


• Systems strength (ERP/accounting platforms; Excel/Sheets mastery; reporting/BI is a plus).


• Clear communicator who can operate at both hands‑on and strategic levels.

Preferred

• CPA and/or MBA.


• Experience in insurance


• M&A, integration, multi-entity, or multi-state complexity.

Success Looks Like

• Close is timely and accurate; leadership has reporting they trust.


• Forecasts are predictable and tied to real operating drivers.


• Cash is actively managed; risks are surfaced early.


• Finance is a partner to the business—not just “accounting.”

Salary $150,000-$200,000/year