We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial operations for a manufacturing environment in Blue Springs, Missouri. This role requires a strong command of financial reporting, cost accounting, and planning activities, along with the ability to support complex regulatory and contractual requirements, specifically FAR and DFAR regulations. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in multi-currency environments and can help strengthen financial processes, controls, and decision-making across the business. Come join a growing company with a direct path to CFO in the next 5-7 years! Comp up to $170k + bonus. Reach out to Molly Gardner at 816-601-1196 for more info!

Responsibilities:

• Direct day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial records, timely close activities, and reliable reporting across the organization.
• Oversee cost accounting activities for manufacturing operations, including product costing, inventory valuation, variance analysis, and margin reporting.
• Manage financial planning and analysis efforts by developing budgets, forecasts, and performance insights that support strategic and operational decisions.
• Ensure compliance with government contracting requirements by maintaining appropriate financial controls, documentation, and reporting practices.
• Lead the implementation of enterprise accounting systems or financial tools to improve reporting efficiency, process consistency, and data accuracy.
• Monitor and report on transactions involving multiple currencies, ensuring proper treatment, reconciliation, and financial visibility across international activity.
• Strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures to support audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and sound financial governance.
• Partner with leadership teams to evaluate business performance, identify risks, and recommend actions that improve financial results.