Corporate Controller

Goodwin Recruiting; Grain Valley (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical/Dental/Disability/Vacation/401

Job summary

Confidential Manufacturing Company in the Kansas City metro area seeks a Controller reporting to the CFO to manage accounting, financial planning and analysis for the organization, drive KPI dashboards, and ensure GAAP compliance across all entities.

The role requires leading ERP and BI tool use, partnering with leaders across functions, and preparing timely quarterly reports and annual audit deliverables.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Accounting required; CPA/CMA preferred.
• CPA/CMA highly preferred and MBA a plus.
• Minimum 7+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience implementing and managing ERP systems.
• Strong communication with senior management and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage GAAP accounting and financial planning and analysis.
• Oversee payroll, cash management, forecasting and budgeting.
• Support quarterly external reporting and annual audit with CPA firm.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to drive KPI-driven improvements.
• Maintain financial controls and risk management across the organization.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Excel

ERP systems experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Accounting

CPA/CMA preferred

MBA in Finance/Accounting a plus

Minimum 7+ years in manufacturing

Tools

ERP software implementation

BI tools

SQL/Database mining

Job description

Controller — Confidential Manufacturing Company

Industry: Manufacturing

Location: Kansas City Metro Area, Missouri

Overview

This position reports to the CFO of a growing manufacturing company and is responsible for managing the accounting and financial planning and analysis for the company overall. The Controller will partner with functional leadership positions across the organization, focusing on all key accounting, financial, and operational aspects of the business. This position will focus not only on accurate and timely accounting but proactive financial analysis including key performance indicators that will drive continuous improvement and manage risk.

Major Responsibilities

The Controller is responsible for all accounting and financial management in accordance with GAAP and includes balance sheet and income statement management; financial planning and analysis; payroll management; cash and liquidity management; contract performance and pricing analysis; forecasting; budgeting; and company asset and risk management. The Controller will utilize the company's ERP system and business intelligence tools to maximize financial visibility, accuracy, and efficiency across the organization. The Controller is also responsible for supporting timely and accurate quarterly reporting to relevant external parties along with the annual audit by an independent CPA firm.

Education and Experience Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Accounting
• CPA/CMA highly preferred
• MBA in Finance/Accounting a plus
• Minimum +7 years in a Manufacturing environment
• Prior experience as an accounting manager or plant controller highly preferred
• Experience in implementing and managing ERP systems a must (experience with major ERP platforms a plus)
• Experience with multiple currencies highly preferred
• Experience with multiple companies/locations highly preferred
• Strong work ethic and initiative/commitment to getting the job done
• Ability to effectively communicate across the organization, including senior management along with external partners
• Highly experienced in Excel and database mining skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Effective presentation skills
• Ability to move into the CFO role within 7 years

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation competitive and commensurate with experience
• Annual bonus plan based on company performance and individual performance against goals and objectives
• Benefits include Medical/Dental/Disability/Vacation/401K match