Nautical Manufacturing & Fulfillment
Assistant Controller
Nautical Manufacturing & Fulfillment, Lenexa, Kansas, United States, 66219
Role Overview
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Nautical Manufacturing & Fulfillment is seeking a sharp, detail-driven Assistant Controller to support accounting operations, lead month-end close, and improve reporting through stronger data visibility. This role requires strong proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks Online (QBO), as well as overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls while ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Payroll management is not required for this role.
Key Responsibilities * Own the monthly close process: journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations * Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP * Maintain clean, audit-ready books in QBO across multiple departments or entities * Design and improve Excel-based models for variance analysis, forecasting, and reconciliations * Assist in creating ad hoc reporting via Excel, QBO exports, and SQL-based queries * Collaborate with operations and executive leadership to align accounting with strategic objectives * Maintain documentation for accounting processes, including revenue recognition and cost allocations * Support annual audit and tax prep by assembling accurate and complete workpapers
Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field * CPA or CMA certificatin preferred * 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting or financial operations * Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, nested formulas, conditional logic, etc.) * Proficiency with QuickBooks Online (QBO), including journal entries and financial reporting * Working knowledge of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL); SQL experience is a plus * Understanding of GAAP; experience with cost allocation and project-based accounting is ideal * Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills
*Preferred Skills* * Lease and fixed asset accounting (ASC 842, depreciation, capitalizations) * Familiarity with ETL workflows and cross-platform financial reporting * WIP tracking, cost allocations, and job costing methodologies * Payroll journal entry oversight and labor cost alignment (no direct payroll management)
*Schedule & Benefits:* * Office-based with potential for hybrid work schedule after 90 days of satisfactory employment * Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance * 401(k) with company matching * Paid time off and holidays * Employee Assistance Program
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday
Education: * Bachelor's (Preferred)
Ability to Commute: * Lenexa, KS 66219 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate: * Lenexa, KS 66219: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Want to apply Read all the information about this position below, then hit the apply button.
Nautical Manufacturing & Fulfillment is seeking a sharp, detail-driven Assistant Controller to support accounting operations, lead month-end close, and improve reporting through stronger data visibility. This role requires strong proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks Online (QBO), as well as overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls while ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Payroll management is not required for this role.
Key Responsibilities * Own the monthly close process: journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations * Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP * Maintain clean, audit-ready books in QBO across multiple departments or entities * Design and improve Excel-based models for variance analysis, forecasting, and reconciliations * Assist in creating ad hoc reporting via Excel, QBO exports, and SQL-based queries * Collaborate with operations and executive leadership to align accounting with strategic objectives * Maintain documentation for accounting processes, including revenue recognition and cost allocations * Support annual audit and tax prep by assembling accurate and complete workpapers
Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field * CPA or CMA certificatin preferred * 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting or financial operations * Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, nested formulas, conditional logic, etc.) * Proficiency with QuickBooks Online (QBO), including journal entries and financial reporting * Working knowledge of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL); SQL experience is a plus * Understanding of GAAP; experience with cost allocation and project-based accounting is ideal * Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills
*Preferred Skills* * Lease and fixed asset accounting (ASC 842, depreciation, capitalizations) * Familiarity with ETL workflows and cross-platform financial reporting * WIP tracking, cost allocations, and job costing methodologies * Payroll journal entry oversight and labor cost alignment (no direct payroll management)
*Schedule & Benefits:* * Office-based with potential for hybrid work schedule after 90 days of satisfactory employment * Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance * 401(k) with company matching * Paid time off and holidays * Employee Assistance Program
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday
Education: * Bachelor's (Preferred)
Ability to Commute: * Lenexa, KS 66219 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate: * Lenexa, KS 66219: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person