Controller

Morgan Hunter; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunter is seeking an experienced Controller for a well-established financial institution in Overland Park. The role includes overseeing financial reporting and accounting operations while collaborating with senior leadership.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, preferably CPA, with 3–6 years of management experience in finance or accounting, particularly in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of progressive accounting or finance management experience.
• Experience in financial services or regulated industry strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of accounting operations.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Prepare and analyze financial information.
• Partner with senior finance leadership for reporting.
• Support annual financial statement audits and examinations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Morgan Hunter is partnering with a well-established financial institution in the Overland Park area to hire an experienced Controller. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership while overseeing core accounting and financial reporting functions in a regulated environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide leadership and oversight of accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, fixed assets, and correspondent banking activities
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Prepare and analyze financial information, including general ledger activity, regulatory reports, and key performance metrics
• Partner with senior finance leadership on monthly board reporting, quarterly regulatory filings, budgets, and forecasts
• Support annual financial statement audits and regulatory examinations
• Monitor and analyze loan and deposit yields, providing insight into balance sheet performance and profitability trends
• Collaborate cross-functionally to research, resolve, and prevent accounting discrepancies or process inefficiencies
• Maintain and enhance accounting systems and tools, including general ledger and accounts payable software
• Stay current on accounting, tax, and financial services regulations, ensuring compliance and best practices
• Serve as a trusted financial resource to leadership and operational teams
• Perform additional duties as assigned by senior management

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred)
• 3–6 years of progressive accounting or finance management experience
• Financial services or regulated industry experience strongly preferred
• Strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills