What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Morgan Hunter?
Our client in the government sector is looking for a Controller to join their accounting team. Located in Kansas City, this role will include lots of hands-on decision making and strategic oversight.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations of the company, which include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk.
Responsibilities:
- The Controller will oversee the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
- Financial statement preparation and analysis
- Responsible for the annual preparation of the company operating budget
- Work closely with the President and CEO to drive business decision making
- Responsible for project accounting functions
- The Controller will coordinate closely with the CFO
- The Controller will be responsible for special projects as needed for the success of the business
PREFERRED SKILLS OF THE CONTROLLER:
- BS in Accountancy, or equivalent business experience
- Minimum 8 years of relevant accounting experience
- Solid understanding of accounting processes and procedures and US GAAP
- Experience working with robust ERP systems
- Proven ability to meet daily and monthly deliverable's
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, with advanced working knowledge of Excel
- Ability to train and develop your department
Salary : $110,000 - $130,000
