Corporate Controller

Job: Corporate Controller
Location: Lenexa KS

Make an Impact at GBA

At GBA we bring people together to solve meaningful challenges through innovative engineering and architectural design construction services and technology solutions. Were built on collaboration trust and a passion for improving the communities we serve. Were an approximately $225 million company which includes a holding company structure and multiple operating affiliates including corporate services.

Were looking for a Corporate Controller to join our team and lead the organizations accounting team operations and strategy. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and currently leads an accounting team of 13 people. The Corporate Controller plays a key role in shaping GBAs financial strategy ensuring accuracy and compliance across all affiliates and serving as a trusted partner to leadership and business units.

What Youll Do

As the Controller you will:

• Provide strategic accounting leadership to the company.
• Mentor and develop accounting team members promoting growth accountability and operational excellence.
• Drive process improvement and scalability within accounting operations.
• Lead and direct accounting operations including accounting systems project and general ledger accounting payroll and cash processes ensuring effective management of the general ledger project records financial reporting and reconciliation processes across all affiliates.
• Partner with affiliate teams to provide financial insight guidance and support that drives decision-making and performance improvement.
• Oversee the design implementation and improvement of accounting systems policies and internal controls to ensure accuracy timeliness and compliance across multiple entities.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes ensuring the integrity of financial statements and adherence to deadlines.
• Prepare and review financial statements reports and supporting schedules in alignment with GAAP and company policies.
• Oversee annual audit activities and ensure timely accurate documentation.
• Identify risks or process gaps and establish proactive solutions that strengthen internal controls.

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or a related field (CPA preferred).
• 10 years of relevant experience including 5 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP including percentage of completion revenue recognition.
• Experience with general ledger and project accounting internal controls and financial statement preparation.
• Background in engineering professional services or construction industries preferred.
• Experience with managing the external audit process preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting software and related technologies.
• Excellent communication leadership and interpersonal skills with a collaborative people-first approach.

Why Youll Love Working Here

GBA is more than a workplaceits a community of passionate professionals driven by shared purpose and continuous growth. We offer:

• Comprehensive health dental and vision coverage
• Life accident and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives
• Paid company holidays floating holidays and flexible time off
• Professional development opportunities and career advancement support

Additional Information

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
• Limited travel required.
• Flexible/hybrid work arrangements may be available.

Join Us

If youre a forward-thinking accounting leader ready to make an impact wed love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape GBAs financial future.

At GBA we are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer promoting diversity in our workforce by including all individuals regardless of age race religion color sex national origin marital status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity gender expression disability veteran status pregnancy status or any other status protected by law.