Controller

Top Notch Personnel•Wichita, KS

37d

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function for a management company overseeing multiple businesses across various industries. This role requires a strategic, detail-oriented financial leader who thrives in a dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges, new partners, and new opportunities to improve financial performance across several entities. As our client’s Controller, you will oversee all accounting operations for the management company and provide financial leadership, structure, and oversight to the companies we support. You’ll ensure accuracy, compliance, and scalability across a multi-entity environment, building processes and systems that work seamlessly across diverse business models. If you thrive on variety, challenge, and the opportunity to influence multiple companies at once, this role is built for you! Apply today!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred).
5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with experience managing multiple entities or a portfolio of companies strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Proven ability to implement new systems, improve processes, and manage change.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Proficiency with accounting and ERP systems; comfort navigating multiple platforms and entities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a fast-growing or complex multi-business environment highly valuable.

Responsibilities

Financial Leadership Across Multiple Companies
Oversee all accounting operations for a multi-entity management company.
Provide strategic financial guidance to the individual companies under management.
Partner with executive leadership and business unit leaders to support financial planning, forecasting, and decision-making.
Monitor financial performance across multiple companies and identify opportunities for improvement.
Accounting Operations & Multi-Entity Oversight
Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closes for several businesses, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Oversee general ledger, AP/AR, payroll accounting, reconciliations, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.
Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP across all managed companies.
Standardize accounting workflows to ensure consistency and efficiency across diverse entities.
Process Improvement & Scalability
Design and implement scalable accounting processes that support the growth of multiple organizations.
Identify automation and system enhancement opportunities to improve accuracy and speed.
Maintain detailed accounting policies, documentation, and audit-ready records.
Lead change management to ensure smooth adoption of new systems and procedures across all companies.
Reporting & Compliance
Prepare consolidated and entity-specific financial statements, dashboards, and analytical reports.
Support and coordinate external audits for multiple businesses.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal financial requirements across all managed companies.
Partner with tax advisors to manage multi-entity tax filings and reporting.
Team Leadership & Cross-Company Collaboration
Lead and mentor an accounting team serving a portfolio of businesses.
Create a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Build strong relationships with company leaders, operational teams, and external partners.
Communicate financial insights clearly across organizations with varying levels of financial literacy.