Controller

NovaTech Automation•Lenexa, KS

20d

About The Position

About NovaTech NovaTech is a high-tech automation provider for the electric power industry. Our products and services simplify complexity, reduce risk, and extend the capabilities of the engineers and organizations making the world's power grids and essential process industries more reliable, efficient, sustainable, and secure. Our teams impact the world. About the Role Our Controller is responsible for month-end close across multiple entities — including consolidations, budgeting, reconciliations, account analysis, journal entries, and ad hoc reporting. This role supports critical accounting, reporting, and internal control functions across domestic and international business units.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field — CPA or CMA designation highly preferred
10+ years of experience in general accounting and financial reporting, including internal controls
Experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred
Knowledge of job costing principles and project accounting practices
Strong aptitude for ERP and financial/accounting systems
Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
In-depth knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to produce accurate, complete, and timely work
Ability to work independently and manage assigned projects with minimal oversight
Excellent communication skills — comfortable working across all levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA designation highly preferred
Experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred

Responsibilities

Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities — including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, fixed assets, inventory, payroll, and capitalized software
Prepare and analyze accurate, timely financial statements: income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
Work with executive management to establish financial benchmarks, budgets, and reporting standards on a bi-weekly, monthly, and annual basis
Participate in the collaborative forecasting and budgeting process, incorporating key business drivers and strategies
Perform monthly revenue recognition in conjunction with the project management team
Maintain accounting records and internal controls, including contracts, workpapers, policies, and timelines
Ensure accuracy of physical inventory and reported results; investigate and explain book-to-physical adjustments
Ensure bill of materials and costing accurately reflect production operations — including labor, materials, overhead, distribution, returns, and inventory levels
Analyze potential excess and obsolete inventory items
Assure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Serve as a liaison between Finance and other departments across the organization
Participate in special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned