Financial Controller

Description

Morgan Hunter is partnering with a well-established financial institution in the Overland Park area to hire an experienced Controller . This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership while overseeing core accounting and financial reporting functions in a regulated environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide leadership and oversight of accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, fixed assets, and correspondent banking activities
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Prepare and analyze financial information, including general ledger activity, regulatory reports, and key performance metrics
• Partner with senior finance leadership on monthly board reporting, quarterly regulatory filings, budgets, and forecasts
• Support annual financial statement audits and regulatory examinations
• Monitor and analyze loan and deposit yields, providing insight into balance sheet performance and profitability trends
• Collaborate cross-functionally to research, resolve, and prevent accounting discrepancies or process inefficiencies
• Maintain and enhance accounting systems and tools, including general ledger and accounts payable software
• Stay current on accounting, tax, and financial services regulations, ensuring compliance and best practices
• Serve as a trusted financial resource to leadership and operational teams
• Perform additional duties as assigned by senior management

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred)
• 3–6 years of progressive accounting or finance management experience
• Financial services or regulated industry experience strongly preferred
• Strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills