Controller $135-150k plus 15% bonus

Controller

$135-150k plus 15% bonus

Osage, Iowa

*Role allows work from home most of the month with travel to Osage, IA during month-end

Bell & Associates has been engaged to help our client recruit their next Controller. Our client is seeking a Senior Controller with experience in a manufacturing environment and an emphasis on cost accounting to lead our financial operations and drive cost management initiatives. This dynamic role requires a strategic thinker who can combine technical accounting expertise with leadership skills, delivering precise financial reporting.

The job is to not just report the numbers, but “get behind the numbers.” The business needs a leader to provide the management team with the data to make finance-based decisions in real-time. In short, this person will serve as the company’s financial conscience by constantly driving timely and accurate financial reporting, financial analytics, financial discipline, metrics, and commercial decision-making. Strategically, the management team needs this leader to build accounting and finance systems around the needs of the business and grow with the business.

The position offers the flexibility of a partially remote work environment while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams at our manufacturing facility. We are flexible in setting up this hybrid/remote environment and will work with the right candidate to create a schedule that is a fit for both the candidate and the business.

Responsibilities

Financial Oversight

• Manage and oversee all aspects of the accounting function, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and monthly/annual closings.
• Prepare, analyze, and present financial statements and reports to senior management.

Cost Accounting & Analysis

• Develop and maintain robust cost accounting systems and processes.
• Conduct detailed cost analysis, variance analysis, and profitability assessments.
• Identify, monitor, and analyze key cost drivers, and recommend strategic cost reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with production, operations, and procurement teams to streamline cost controls and optimize pricing strategies.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the budgeting process and prepare detailed financial forecasts for Senior Management and the Board of Directors.
• Monitor performance against budgets and forecasts and provide actionable insights for improvements.
• Prepare in conjunction with Senior Management, Financial and Operating reports for monthly and quarterly reviews with Private Equity Owners

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and other regulatory standards.
• Develop and implement internal controls and policies to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity.
• Coordinate external audits and provide necessary documentation to auditors.
• Work with outside insurance agencies and underwriters to ensure appropriate risk management processes are in place.

Leadership & Team Collaboration

• Mentor and manage the accounting team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Serve as a key advisor to senior management on financial strategies and cost management initiatives.
• Communicate complex financial information in a clear and concise manner to non-financial stakeholders.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes and systems.
• Leverage technology and automation tools to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 10 years of progressive experience in accounting, with a focus on cost accounting.
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in cost analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Experience managing accounting teams and familiarity with remote work tools and practices.

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Bell & Associates, Inc. is a recognized Executive Recruiting & Staffing leader based in Kansas City. We focus and specialize in the following practice areas - Accounting/Finance, Engineering, Executive Leadership, Financial Institutions, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology, Manufacturing/Operations Management. We provide top talent to our clients on a Direct Hire, Contract, and Contract-to-Hire basis.