Business Segment Controller : Senior Advisor Accountant

Business Segment Controller

At Jack Henry, we're more than a technology company, we're a force for good in financial services. We're redefining how community banks and credit unions connect with the people they serve. Our mission is rooted in people inspired innovation, empowering financial institutions to deliver seamless, secure, and human centered experiences. We deliver cutting-edge solutions that are paving the way for the next generation of digital banking and payments, but our true impact begins with our associates.

If you're ready to help transform an industry and grow with a company that values purpose, collaboration, and excellence then we'd love to meet you.

The Business Segment Controller role at Jack Henry is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in accounting & finance with a passion for learning. Key responsibilities include proactively managing the closing of the general ledger for a specific business unit, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while effectively collaborating with shared service accounting and Finance Business Partners (FBPs). Given the diverse lines of business within Jack Henry, including Core, Payments, and Complementary solutions, the role requires a candidate who can quickly grasp the intricacies of each segment and understand how they contribute to the overall success of the organization.

This necessitates a keen attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Additionally, the ideal candidate should be a proactive learner, capable of quickly absorbing new information and adapting to evolving priorities. Strong communication skills are essential for effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams and supporting the needs of the assigned business unit. If you're someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys tackling new challenges, and is dedicated to driving financial excellence, then this role could be a perfect fit for you.

The Accountant Senior Advisor works independently and is responsible for ensuring accurate closing of the general ledger for a business unit. This role will own the actuals while effectively communicating and supporting the shared service accounting and Finance Business Partners (FBPs) to assigned Business Unit (BU).

This position is a hybrid role requiring at least 1 day per week in any of the following office locations:
Lenexa,KS / Springfield, MO / Monett, MO or Allen, TX.

The salary range for this position is $97,800 - $145,000. This posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum base pay we reasonably expect to offer for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary above or below this range and is subject to change in the future. Individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, work schedule, travel requirements, sales or revenue targets, and overall business needs and affordability.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Owns and delivers monthly actuals reporting, providing comprehensive storytelling bridging to FBPs for the designated BU.
• Fosters collaborative partnerships and supports accurate closure of the general ledger through work with accounting teams and FBPs for the designated BU, with the following responsibilities:
• Ensures completeness and accuracy of Actuals in financial reports through thorough review during the month-end close process.
• Assists in maintaining compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for all business transactions and activities.
• Tracks, analyzes, and identifies trends in Actual Revenue and Actual Expense activities across Line of Business.
• Monitors and reports trends in Balance Sheet account balances and reconciliation status to FBPs.
• Communicates accounting trends, significant activities, and issues to the respective Finance leadership team and Finance Business Partners.
• Conducts comprehensive financial analysis to inform strategic decision-making and identify risks, implementing control measures and mitigation strategies as necessary.
• Maintains a deep understanding of operational drivers and communicates trends and insights effectively to FBPs.
• Partners with other departments to ensure alignment with accounting objectives and goals.
• Reviews and liaisons with accounting teams to set standards for balance sheet discipline and controllership like duties within business unit.
• Prepares and may present management reporting packages to senior management team. Transforms complex accounting data into user-friendly, easy-to-understand charts, graphs, and other visualizations.
• May collaborate with internal and external auditors.
• Serves as liaison with Accounting Manager to drive productivity and efficiency and owns the quality of services and accuracy of information provided.
• Fostering and building collaborative business partnering relationships with identified teams.
• May participate in strategic planning sessions to provide and…