Controller

Job Description Job Description Syndeo has a direct hire opening for a Controller with one of our mission-critical automation and industrial controls clients in Salina, KS . This organization designs, integrates, and supports complex automation systems for facilities where downtime is not an option. From initial system design and programming through commissioning and long-term support, they help operations run reliably, safely, and at scale. The Controller will serve as a key member of the leadership team, providing strategic financial oversight, guiding operational decision-making, and ensuring strong financial controls in a project-driven, high-accountability environment. Employee Benefits: Medical Insurance Coverage Dental & Vision Coverage

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9 Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Life & Disability 401K with 3% Safe Harbor Employer Contribution Sabbatical Leave Option Essential Duties & Responsibilities Accomplish the organization's strategic financial objectives and support its financial well-being by developing and monitoring annual budgets and financial forecasts compared to actual results, providing financial analysis and guidance and developing and enforcing internal controls. Oversee the performance and completion of the month-end accounting close process which may include such things as calculating percentage-of-completion (POC) revenue and related cost of sales (COS), reconciling GL accounts, calculating and preparing accruals and other information required for closing the books, designing and running reports, reconciling petty cash, analyzing financial data versus budget and preparing, approving & posting journal entries. This includes supervision of, and providing assistance to, the Accounting and Compliance Associate and the Accounts Payable Associate. Prepare monthly & YTD financial statements, reports and analysis and present to management and the board of directors. Review and approve weekly AP checks and ACH disbursements. Maintain the company’s asset management system by adding new assets, disposing of old assets and posting depreciation entries. Participate as a member of the Operations Team and the Strategy Team. Arrange for and oversee the annual financial review performed by the company’s outside CPA. Coordinate the completion of the company’s annual federal and state tax returns performed by the company’s outside tax accountants. Prepare financial statements and reports for, and participate in, company board meetings. Act as the board secretary by taking minutes, coordinating board communications and approval of minutes / resolutions and maintaining minute books and other company documents (e.g., shareholder agreements). Communicate and maintain relationships with the company’s executive management, ensuring timely communication of issues and participation in key business decisions as well as maintaining a general, familiar, consistent leadership presence throughout the company. Represent the company through a relationship with its primary financial institution. Manage and maintain all commercial business insurance lines through a relationship with the company’s outside insurance broker. This includes the coordination and completion of the annual renewal process. Oversee and support the annual renewal of the company’s health benefit plan with its third-party health plan provider. Serve as the primary contact regarding the accounting and finance functions with respect to the ERP system. Create and update procedures as needed. Oversee the Purchasing Department and assist with purchasing activities as needed. This includes supervision and coordination of the Senior Buyer, Inventory Clerk and Supply Chain Manager and negotiation of macro level spending and pricing agreements with material vendors. Oversee the IT Department by providing guidance and assisting with capital purchasing and other decisions. Support the CEO and COO as requested and needed. Represent the organization through communications and interactions with governmental and other regulatory agencies. Understand Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements and how it applies to this position as determined by ISO 9001 and to facilitate continuous improvement. Interface with other Kasa employees, vendors, customers, consultants and regulatory entities to communicate, address and resolve issues. Comply with all safety policies and procedures. Comply with all attendance standards and company policies. Other duties as assigned. Ability to communi #J-18808-Ljbffr Syndeo Staffing