We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations in Kansas. This position will oversee accounting, financial planning, cost analysis, treasury activities, and reporting while supporting sound business decisions across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing finance experience, a practical leadership style, and a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Does this opportunity peak your interest? I would be happy to share specific details, reach out to my direct line: (816) 448-4006

Responsibilities:

• Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles to ensure complete and accurate financial results are delivered on schedule.
• Produce financial statements, leadership reports, and corporate submissions, and provide clear explanations of performance trends against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Guide the annual budget process and recurring forecasting activities, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow projections.
• Manage manufacturing finance activities such as inventory valuation, standard costing, cost accounting, and analysis of production-related variances.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, engineering, and production teams to improve margins, strengthen cost visibility, and support operational performance.
• Oversee core accounting functions across the general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and cash management.
• Maintain strong internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial governance practices that protect company assets and support compliance obligations.
• Coordinate external audit activities, prepare supporting schedules, and ensure timely completion of tax, statutory, and corporate reporting requirements.
• Monitor liquidity, working capital, collections, and customer credit exposure to support effective treasury and cash flow management.
• Lead and develop a small accounting team while acting as a trusted financial partner to senior leadership.