U.S. Controller
Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU) · Kansas City, MO · 2 wk ago
FinanceFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all day-to-day U.S. accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll coordination, and month-end close.
- Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Prepare ad hoc financial reporting for financial and business management.
- Manage internal control processes and oversee the annual financial audit.
- Cook with HR and operations on payroll, employee expense management, and benefits.
- Develop and manage the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Perform financial modeling, scenario planning, and variance analysis to support strategic decisions including cashflow forecasts.
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations to CFO.
- Aid in the consolidation of international entities and multi-currency financial reporting.
- Collaborate with international partners or subsidiaries to ensure timely and accurate financial inputs for global reporting.
- Help ensure compliance with international financial and tax regulations, and support audit or compliance requests as needed.
- Evaluate and enhance financial systems and processes to improve efficiency and scalability.
- Maintain compliance with all applicable financial regulations, including tax filings.
- Support ERP and other application implementations or upgrades, as necessary.
Requirements
- BA/BS in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
- 6+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including controllership and FP&A responsibilities.
- 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Strong technical experience in U.S. GAAP, general ledger management, period-end close, intercompany accounting, and international consolidations.
- Ability to prioritize and organize tasks effectively.
- Collaborate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail and able to see big picture beyond details.
- Able to work concurrently on multiple projects independently to a timely completion.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Able to work cross-functionally.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
Core Competencies
- Organizational Agility: Strong planning and multitasking skills, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Leadership and Communication: Clear communicator with the ability to influence across departments.
- Customer Focus: Committed to internal and external service excellence.
- Integrity and Accountability: High ethical standards, dependable execution, and ownership of results.