Hybrid Controller

at National Content & Technology Cooperative

• Job title: Controller
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $120,000 - $130,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Overland Park, United States

About the role

• Controller overseeing accounting functions at NCTC, a telecom buying cooperative. Leading an accounting team and ensuring GAAP compliance in financial practices and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all core accounting functions—financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, fixed assets, and compliance—while ensuring accuracy, GAAP adherence, and strong internal controls.
• Reconcile balance sheets and prepare and review journal entries.
• Provide financial insights that support organizational decision-making.
• Lead and develop a small accounting team, providing guidance, training, and direction to ensure high-quality performance and operational excellence.
• Be responsible for managing staff, fostering strong communication, and driving continuous improvement across accounting processes.
• Manages daily banking operations and relationships, oversees cash flow and liquidity needs, and ensures efficient execution of transactions such as wires, drafts, and money movements.
• Support annual budgeting and long-term planning.
• Serve as primary point of contact for audit schedules, responding to auditor inquiries, and maintaining required financial documentation.
• Administer bi-weekly payroll, reconcile employee contributions and withholdings, manage year-end reporting such as W-2s and 401(k) true-ups, and serve as the primary contact for benefits-related financial coordination.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration; CPA or MBA preferred
• Strong experience in general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, income tax and banking
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and multiple projects.
• Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving and management skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, detail-oriented, problem-solving, math and analytical skills
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• CPA or MBA preferred
• 5+ Years experience in all aspects of accounting.
• Proven managerial/leadership abilities.
• Proficient in Sage Intacct Accounting Software
• Knowledge of Paylocity and Employee Navigator a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel and Power Point a plus.
• Experience in the telecommunications or broadband industry strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Choice of subsidized healthcare plans for individuals and families
• Health Savings Accounts with significant employer contributions
• 401K Plan with up to a 10% match
• 100% company paid vision and dental insurance
• 100% company paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% company paid life insurance
• Paid Time Off