Global Financial Controller | Lead Accounting & Compliance

Wescon Controls; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Wescon Controls in Wichita, KS seeks a Financial Controller to lead the Finance and Accounting department, providing management with accurate, timely financial data to support strategic decisions.

You will oversee monthly statements, audits, budgets, and compliance, supervise five staff, manage intercompany reporting and tax tasks, and coordinate with the India parent and US auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA certification is required.
• 5+ years of hands-on accounting managerial experience.
• 5+ years supervising and developing a team of direct reports.
• Experience using an ERP system (SAP).
• Experience in accounting within a manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly financial statements, audits, and annual budgets for the Accounting & Finance Dept.
• Ensure integration of accounting processes, billing, intercompany statements and disclosures.
• Oversee petty cash, employee expense reports, and cash control processes.
• Directly supervise a team of five finance staff.
• Manage quarterly and year-end audits (financial, benefit, retirement).
• Ensure corporate income tax compliance and timely tax returns.
• Maintain systems and controls to protect data integrity across finance processes.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations, intercompany confirmations, and USA parent reports.
• Consolidate USA financial reports and intercompany activity monthly.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues, management, clients as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Treasury management of funds for USA parent and subsidiaries.
• Contribute to special projects and prepare various finance reports.
• Coordinate with India-based parent and US audit/tax professionals on technical issues.

Skills

General ledger

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Payroll

Income tax

Banking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Wescon Controls in Wichita, KS seeks a Financial Controller to lead the Finance and Accounting department, providing management with accurate, timely financial data to support strategic decisions.

You will oversee monthly statements, audits, budgets, and compliance, supervise five staff, manage intercompany reporting and tax tasks, and coordinate with the India parent and US auditors.