Controller – Manufacturing & Government-Contract Finance Lead

Bellsearchfirm; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Strong benefits

Job summary

Bell & Associates, Inc. seeks a Controller with government-contract and manufacturing accounting experience for an in-office role in the eastern Kansas City metro area. You will report to the CFO and lead accounting and financial reporting with hands-on leadership and broad exposure to the business.

The role focuses on improving processes, systems, controls, and financial visibility, with opportunities for meaningful impact in a growing privately held organization.

Qualifications

• Government-contract accounting experience is required.
• Manufacturing accounting experience is required.
• Strong GAAP, financial reporting, and internal-controls knowledge.
• Experience participating in or leading an ERP implementation.
• Previous roles as Controller/Assistant Controller/Plant Controller/Accounting Manager.
• CPA or CMA strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership and business-partnership skills.
• Hands-on, approachable, collaborative, and low-ego working style.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Strengthen accounting processes, policies, and internal controls.
• Improve the timeliness and accuracy of financial reporting.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and analysis.
• Enhance management reporting, KPIs, and operational visibility.
• Support accounting-system and ERP improvement initiatives.
• Partner with executive and operational leadership.
• Lead and develop the accounting team.
• Coordinate with external tax and professional service providers.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Leadership

Business partnership

Government-contract accounting

Manufacturing accounting

ERP implementation

Collaborative

Hands-on

Education

CPA or CMA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Bell & Associates, Inc. seeks a Controller with government-contract and manufacturing accounting experience for an in-office role in the eastern Kansas City metro area. You will report to the CFO and lead accounting and financial reporting with hands-on leadership and broad exposure to the business.

The role focuses on improving processes, systems, controls, and financial visibility, with opportunities for meaningful impact in a growing privately held organization.