Lead Assistant Controller — ERP & Financial Close

Conestoga; Liberal (KS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Conestoga, based in Liberal, Kansas, seeks an experienced Assistant Controller to lead financial reporting, close processes, internal controls, audits, and day-to-day accounting operations. This hands-on leadership role partners with the Controller and accounting team to drive accuracy and efficiency.

You will help with ERP implementation, system testing, data validation, and process design, while coaching staff and ensuring U.S. GAAP compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end/year-end close and audits.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• ERP implementation, conversion, or system upgrade experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close with reconciliations and journal entries.
• Review financial information for accuracy, ensuring timely reporting.
• Serve as a key Accounting resource during ERP implementation and data validation.
• Improve accounting processes and internal controls with the Controller and CFO.
• Support audits, policies, and GAAP compliance.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and management reporting.
• Collaborate with Operations, IT, and other departments to improve financial information.
• Coach and supervise accounting staff and prioritize workloads.

Skills

Leadership

Advanced Excel

ERP implementation

U.S. GAAP

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Conestoga, based in Liberal, Kansas, seeks an experienced Assistant Controller to lead financial reporting, close processes, internal controls, audits, and day-to-day accounting operations. This hands-on leadership role partners with the Controller and accounting team to drive accuracy and efficiency.

You will help with ERP implementation, system testing, data validation, and process design, while coaching staff and ensuring U.S. GAAP compliance.