Controller

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.

• 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibility within a Controller or similar function.

• Strong expertise in core accounting principles, financial reporting, and month-end and year-end close management.

• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing finance, with deep knowledge of cost accounting and inventory-related financial analysis.

• Working knowledge of government contracting requirements and the financial compliance standards associated with regulated contracts - specifically FAR and DFAR regulations

• Proven ability to lead budgeting, forecasting, and broader FP& A activities in a dynamic business setting.

• Experience supporting or leading accounting system implementations or finance technology improvements.

• Familiarity with multi-currency accounting and financial operations in organizations with international transactions.