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Controller

$130-160k plus bonus

St. Joseph, MO

Bell & Associates has been engaged to find our client their next Controller. Our client is a Construction / Contractor based in St. Joseph, MO, and has retained Bell & Associates, Inc. to recruit their next Controller. This role is viewed as succession planning to the CFO who will be retiring in the next 2-3 years.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the overall month-end close process, including the monthly financial statement preparation
• Analyze general ledger entries and conduct monthly account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and correct any errors
• Ensure proper construction job cost reporting, revenue recognition, and WIP analysis
• Utilize industry-specific software to produce timely and accurate reporting of key operational and financial metrics

• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial plans for the company at both project and company level

• Conduct complex financial and/or business analysis
• Document and maintain accounting policies and internal controls documentation
• Support the improvement of processes across the accounting function
• Research accounting issues for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and/or IRS requirements
• Ensure compliance with relevant local, state and federal laws and regulations
• Provide support and/or supervision to the accounting department
• Assist the CFO and senior management with special projects, integration of acquisitions and ad-hoc reports

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 5 years experience
• CPA preferred
• Construction accounting experience preferred

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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.