Strategic Controller & Finance Leader (CPA)

COA Network Inc; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

PTO

9 holidays

Insurance

Sabbatical option

Job summary

COA Network Inc. in Salina, Kansas is seeking a hands-on finance leader to own budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis with ERP oversight and internal controls.

You’ll partner with the CEO, COO, and Board on strategic financial decisions and leadership of Accounting & Finance, Purchasing, and IT. This on-site role combines Controller-level accounting ownership with VP-level strategic leadership, including budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting, and a drive for performance across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Active CPA credential required.
• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience with ownership of core financial functions.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Experience with ERP general ledger and accounting functionality.
• Leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Percentage-of-completion accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience incorporating AI tools into professional workflows.
• Ability to work on-site Monday–Friday, typically 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, with occasional additional hours and minimal travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and internal controls.
• Own month-end close, including GL reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Oversee percentage-of-completion revenue recognition and related cost-of-sales accounting.
• Prepare monthly and YTD financial statements, analysis, and management reporting.
• Present financial results and business insights to executive leadership and the Board.
• Oversee Accounting & Finance and develop direct reports.
• Provide leadership oversight for Purchasing, supply chain activities, and IT.
• Manage cash disbursement approvals, fixed assets, depreciation, and related accounting processes.
• Coordinate annual financial reviews and federal/state tax filings with outside accounting firms.
• Serve as the primary finance/accounting contact for the ERP system.
• Manage relationships with banking, insurance, benefits, and other external financial partners.
• Support vendor negotiations and major purchasing/pricing agreements.
• Participate in company operations and strategic planning.
• Serve as Board Secretary and maintain required corporate records and resolutions.
• Partner directly with the CEO and COO on financial and operational decisions.

Skills

Month-end close

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Leadership / supervision

AI tools in workflows

Excel / MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA credential

Tools

ERP general ledger

Job description

COA Network Inc. in Salina, Kansas is seeking a hands-on finance leader to own budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis with ERP oversight and internal controls.

You’ll partner with the CEO, COO, and Board on strategic financial decisions and leadership of Accounting & Finance, Purchasing, and IT. This on-site role combines Controller-level accounting ownership with VP-level strategic leadership, including budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting, and a drive for performance across