Controller - Remote
Lee's Summit, Lees Summit, Jackson County, Missouri, 64002, USA
Listed on 2026-06-08
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Finance & Banking
Financial Manager, Accounting & Finance, CFO
Location: Lee's Summit
If you have strong leadership skills and finance background in the staffing industry and are searching for remote and full-time work, this position may be for you.
Join Strategic Solution Partners (SSP) as a full-time Controller within the SSP organization and play a critical role in maximizing the return on financial assets and revenue optimization. Their oversight of financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems will ensure the ongoing evolution of the financial support team aligns with the evolving business requirements. This position reports directly to the CEO of SSP.
Job SummaryThe Controller is the organization’s financial steward and operational partner, responsible for translating financial data into business decisions, ensuring fiscal control, and supporting predictable, scalable growth. They act as both a controller (accuracy, compliance, reporting) and a strategic operator (planning, forecasting, and scenario modeling).
Additionally, this position ensures legal and regulatory compliance for all accounting and financial reporting functions.
Lastly, this position must retain a high level of integrity, trust, and confidentiality in alignment with our Mission, Vision and Values.
Job Responsibilities- Create a positive, energetic and respectful work environment within the department
- Leads through example, professionalism, personal values, and vision
- Eager to offer assistance, “pitch-in”, and to be seen as a team player within SSP.
- Management of the entire Finance Department within SSP.
- Financial Planning & Strategy
- Accounting Oversight & Controls – owns the full accounting cycle
- Revenue Cycle & Operations Finance
- Monitors Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
- Technology, Reporting & Data – owns the financial tech stack
- Staffing Industry Experience a must
- 10+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
- Proven working experience as a Financial Controller
- Leadership/department-head level experience is necessary.
- Direct experience with all aspects of accounting, payroll and consulting
- Advanced degree in Accounting, CPA or CMA preferred but not necessary
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
- Experience with review and analytics of financial statements.
- Experience/excellent knowledge of financial reporting functions and the month-end/year end close process.
- Demonstration of systems/business acumen relative to scope of work
- Creative and innovative problem solver
- Ability to adapt quickly and perform under high expectations.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work under pressure
- Ability to meet deadlines and embrace ongoing change
- Requires excellent organization, time management, interpersonal skills.
- Must be an ambitious self-starter with a desire to learn
- Eligibility to work in the US
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