Controller Jobs in Kansas
Controller jobs in Kansas are concentrated in manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, and financial services, with demand running from corporate controllers at mid-market companies to division-level controllers at large enterprises. The heaviest hiring is in Wichita, Overland Park, and Kansas City, where employers such as Spirit AeroSystems, Evergy, and Cerner have established long-term finance operations. Cost accounting, consolidation, and internal controls are the most consistently sought specialties across Kansas listings. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Do you want to help transform the auto industry? Come let Audi Shawnee Mission show you just how Remarkable you can be!
At Audi Shawnee Mission, our mission is to create a powerhouse of high-impact teams and leaders, deliver an exceptional and unforgettable experience for every guest every time, elevate and grow our manufacturer brands in our markets, and operate with discipline and focus to achieve operational and financial success. We are challenging the norm when it comes to both the car buying process and the employee experience, and as a Audi Shawnee Mission teammate, you will play a direct role in that mission.
We value individuals who:
- Stay curious by seeking different perspectives, learning constantly, and adapting quickly
- Make it matter by maximizing impact and focusing on what matters most
- Win together by operating with a team first perspective
- Be caring by genuinely caring for and supporting others
- Act with courage by choosing courage over comfort in their decisions and actions, even when it is hard to do.
At Audi Shawnee Mission we encourage and support career development, job opportunities across multiple professions, an inclusive culture where everyone is a leader (from entry level up to general management), and an almost obsessive focus on the employee and guest experience. Combine that with market-leading benefits and opportunities across multiple states, and we think you’ll agree that YOU BELONG AT AUDI SHAWNEE MISSION!
Your Purpose as a Controller:
The Controller oversees and is responsible for managing, operating, and maintaining their dealership's financial statements, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash management. The Controller will be able to partner and collaborate across all segments of the business to gather and analyze data related to sales revenue, vehicle inventory, financing contracts, and warranty claims. The Controller will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and maintaining the dealership's annual budgets.
In your role as Controller:
- Responsible for leading store accounting team including coaching, developing, performance management and quarterly check in’s.
- Prepares all financial statements in accordance with guidelines within each manufacturer’s format and timelines.
- Ensures all manufacturer accounts, including warranty claims, rebates, interest protection and co-op advertising are current and accurate.
- Responsible for reviewing, investigating, and maintaining the general ledger and schedule accounts.
- Collaborates and partners with store leaders across all segments of the business addressing and correcting all discrepancies.
- Responsible for acting as a liaison with external auditors and tax professionals during annual audits and tax filings.
- Effectively partners and communicates closely with store leaders to provide financial insights and support decision-making processes.
- Effectively manages all assets including but not limited to reconciliations, parts inventory, vehicle inventory, cash on hand, frozen capital reporting, cash flow opportunity like CIT, open ROs, open parts tickets, and receivables.
- Responsible for reviewing the reconciliation of general ledger accounts with outside sources to ensure proper recording per GAAP.
- Consistently interprets the financial statements and trend analysis, and partners timely with General Manager on potential issues and opportunities.
- Strategic Partner with General Manager building the annual forecast for the store.
- Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field or 5+ years in accounting experience required
- Knowledge of modern, innovative accounting and finance models, tools, practices, platforms, and approaches
- Accounting & Finance data analytics experience is required
- Strong collaboration and communication capabilities and skillsets to develop and effectively maintain partnerships internally and externally
- Knowledge of regulatory and compliance laws
- Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all store levels of leadership and shared services
- Strong business acumen, strategic agility, and operational execution capabilities
- Excellent written communication, time management, detail orientation, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle
Additional Qualifications:
- Automotive, transportation, or similar industry experience will be strongly considered
Your Well-Being:
- Competitive Pay: Commensurate with experience
- Flexible Work Schedule: Flexible Full-time Hours; Monday-Friday
- Comprehensive Benefits Offering: Market-leading medical plans including PPO, HSA, and FSA options; Multiple Dental (includes orthodontics) and Vision plans; Varying Vacation and Sick Leave available Day 1; 4 Week-Paid Parental Leave available Day 1; 401(k) Match with 100% vesting after 1 year and immediate eligibility at age 18; Short- and Long-Term Disability options; Accident and Critical Illness Plans; Basic Life, Pet, Legal, & Identity Insurance
- Training and Development Opportunities for All Employees
- Extensive Employee Discounts: Vehicle purchases, parts, service, hotels, travel, and more
- Educational Reimbursement: General and specialized technical automotive degrees
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Paid Holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, & Christmas Day
Baxter Auto Group
Baxter Auto Group is one of the nation's leading automotive retail groups, serving the metro areas of Omaha, Lincoln, Kansas City, Colorado Springs, and Madison. The company operates 20 dealerships and represents eight of the nation's top automotive brands, including Ford, Lexus, Toyota, Audi, Volkswagen, Honda, Subaru, and Mercedes-Benz.
Baxter Auto believes its exceptional employees truly distinguish the company in the marketplace. It continually invests in maintaining a remarkable employee experience, including industry-leading benefits, a flexible work-life balance, and an experience centered around four key pillars: purpose, growth, well-being, and belonging.
Employment with Baxter is contingent upon applicants’ successful completion of the background check process and drug screening test. Baxter embraces equal employment opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Baxter is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. In addition, Baxter will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable or limited in your ability to submit an application because of a disability, please contact us at (531) 365-3165, option #4 to request accommodation.
Do you want to help transform the auto industry? Come let Audi Shawnee Mission show you just how Remarkable you can be!
At Audi Shawnee Mission, our mission is to create a powerhouse of high-impact teams and leaders, deliver an exceptional and unforgettable experience for every guest every time, elevate and grow our manufacturer brands in our markets, and operate with discipline and focus to achieve operational and financial success. We are challenging the norm when it comes to both the car buying process and the employee experience, and as a Audi Shawnee Mission teammate, you will play a direct role in that mission.
We value individuals who:
- Stay curious by seeking different perspectives, learning constantly, and adapting quickly
- Make it matter by maximizing impact and focusing on what matters most
- Win together by operating with a team first perspective
- Be caring by genuinely caring for and supporting others
- Act with courage by choosing courage over comfort in their decisions and actions, even when it is hard to do.
At Audi Shawnee Mission we encourage and support career development, job opportunities across multiple professions, an inclusive culture where everyone is a leader (from entry level up to general management), and an almost obsessive focus on the employee and guest experience. Combine that with market-leading benefits and opportunities across multiple states, and we think you’ll agree that YOU BELONG AT AUDI SHAWNEE MISSION!
Your Purpose as a Controller:
The Controller oversees and is responsible for managing, operating, and maintaining their dealership's financial statements, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash management. The Controller will be able to partner and collaborate across all segments of the business to gather and analyze data related to sales revenue, vehicle inventory, financing contracts, and warranty claims. The Controller will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and maintaining the dealership's annual budgets.
In your role as Controller:
- Responsible for leading store accounting team including coaching, developing, performance management and quarterly check in’s.
- Prepares all financial statements in accordance with guidelines within each manufacturer’s format and timelines.
- Ensures all manufacturer accounts, including warranty claims, rebates, interest protection and co-op advertising are current and accurate.
- Responsible for reviewing, investigating, and maintaining the general ledger and schedule accounts.
- Collaborates and partners with store leaders across all segments of the business addressing and correcting all discrepancies.
- Responsible for acting as a liaison with external auditors and tax professionals during annual audits and tax filings.
- Effectively partners and communicates closely with store leaders to provide financial insights and support decision-making processes.
- Effectively manages all assets including but not limited to reconciliations, parts inventory, vehicle inventory, cash on hand, frozen capital reporting, cash flow opportunity like CIT, open ROs, open parts tickets, and receivables.
- Responsible for reviewing the reconciliation of general ledger accounts with outside sources to ensure proper recording per GAAP.
- Consistently interprets the financial statements and trend analysis, and partners timely with General Manager on potential issues and opportunities.
- Strategic Partner with General Manager building the annual forecast for the store.
- Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field or 5+ years in accounting experience required
- Knowledge of modern, innovative accounting and finance models, tools, practices, platforms, and approaches
- Accounting & Finance data analytics experience is required
- Strong collaboration and communication capabilities and skillsets to develop and effectively maintain partnerships internally and externally
- Knowledge of regulatory and compliance laws
- Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all store levels of leadership and shared services
- Strong business acumen, strategic agility, and operational execution capabilities
- Excellent written communication, time management, detail orientation, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle
Additional Qualifications:
- Automotive, transportation, or similar industry experience will be strongly considered
Your Well-Being:
- Competitive Pay: Commensurate with experience
- Flexible Work Schedule: Flexible Full-time Hours; Monday-Friday
- Comprehensive Benefits Offering: Market-leading medical plans including PPO, HSA, and FSA options; Multiple Dental (includes orthodontics) and Vision plans; Varying Vacation and Sick Leave available Day 1; 4 Week-Paid Parental Leave available Day 1; 401(k) Match with 100% vesting after 1 year and immediate eligibility at age 18; Short- and Long-Term Disability options; Accident and Critical Illness Plans; Basic Life, Pet, Legal, & Identity Insurance
- Training and Development Opportunities for All Employees
- Extensive Employee Discounts: Vehicle purchases, parts, service, hotels, travel, and more
- Educational Reimbursement: General and specialized technical automotive degrees
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Paid Holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, & Christmas Day
Baxter Auto Group
Baxter Auto Group is one of the nation's leading automotive retail groups, serving the metro areas of Omaha, Lincoln, Kansas City, Colorado Springs, and Madison. The company operates 20 dealerships and represents eight of the nation's top automotive brands, including Ford, Lexus, Toyota, Audi, Volkswagen, Honda, Subaru, and Mercedes-Benz.
Baxter Auto believes its exceptional employees truly distinguish the company in the marketplace. It continually invests in maintaining a remarkable employee experience, including industry-leading benefits, a flexible work-life balance, and an experience centered around four key pillars: purpose, growth, well-being, and belonging.
Employment with Baxter is contingent upon applicants’ successful completion of the background check process and drug screening test. Baxter embraces equal employment opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Baxter is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. In addition, Baxter will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable or limited in your ability to submit an application because of a disability, please contact us at (531) 365-3165, option #4 to request accommodation.
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What Kansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in controller jobs across Kansas.
- CPA license active or eligible in Kansas, issued through the Kansas Board of Accountancy
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- Demonstrated experience managing month-end close, consolidations, and financial reporting
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Experience supervising accounting staff and managing cross-functional finance teams
- Strong knowledge of GAAP with exposure to cost accounting or manufacturing environments
Controller Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a controller in Kansas?
Most Kansas controllers hold a CPA license issued through the Kansas Board of Accountancy, which requires passing the Uniform CPA Examination and meeting Kansas's education and experience requirements. A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is the standard starting point. Many controllers build toward the role through senior accountant or accounting manager positions, and a CMA credential from the IMA is a recognized alternative that carries weight with Kansas manufacturing and industrial employers.
Which companies hire controllers in Kansas?
Employers hiring controllers in Kansas right now include Jobot, Amcor, and Canteen, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Kansas's mix of aerospace manufacturers, agricultural companies, regional health systems, and energy utilities creates consistent demand for controllers at both divisional and corporate levels.
Which Kansas cities have the most controller jobs?
Wichita, Lenexa, and Salina account for the largest share of controller openings in Kansas. Wichita drives volume through its aerospace and manufacturing base, while Overland Park and the Kansas City metro attract corporate finance roles from technology, healthcare, and financial services employers headquartered or regionally based there.
Are there remote controller jobs in Kansas?
Yes, though they are less common than in purely analytical finance roles because controllers typically oversee staff, coordinate audits, and interact directly with operations. About 18% of controller openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements more common than fully remote. Reporting, budgeting, and consolidation work are the functions most likely to be performed off-site.
How can I get hired as a controller in Kansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a staff or senior accountant role and building toward controller over several years. Large Kansas employers in manufacturing and healthcare regularly hire accounting graduates into rotational or development programs. Roles such as accounting supervisor or assistant controller at mid-size Kansas companies serve as natural stepping stones. Sitting for the CPA exam early signals seriousness to hiring managers and meaningfully shortens the timeline to a controller title.
Where can I find and apply to controller jobs in Kansas?
You can find and apply to controller jobs in Kansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kansas openings. Search the roles available, identify the ones that fit your background and experience level, and apply directly to the positions that match.
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