Controller / VP of Finance – Industrial Automation

Controller / VP of Finance – Industrial Automation

Location: Salina, Kansas
Salary: $100,000–$150,000/year

Lead financial strategy and performance for an industrial automation business. Partner with the CEO, COO, and Board to guide business decisions, strengthen financial controls, and oversee finance and key operational functions.

Why You’ll Like This Role

• Direct influence on company strategy and performance.
• Access to executive leadership and the Board.
• Opportunity to develop teams and improve financial processes.
• 3% 401(k), PTO, 9 holidays, insurance, and sabbatical option.

What You’ll Do

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Own month-end close, financial statements, and internal controls.
• Oversee percentage-of-completion accounting and ERP functionality.
• Present financial results and insights to executives and the Board.
• Lead Accounting & Finance, with oversight of Purchasing and IT.
• Manage external accounting, tax, banking, insurance, and benefits relationships.
• Support vendor negotiations, purchasing agreements, and strategic planning.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Active CPA credential required.
• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• ERP accounting experience and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience using AI tools in professional workflows.
• Ability to work on-site Monday–Friday, typically 7:30 AM–4:30 PM.

Preferred: Leadership or supervisory experience and percentage-of-completion accounting experience.