Assistant Controller

Job Title: Assistant Controller

Location: Wichita, KS, in office/on site (not Hybrid/remote)

Reports To: PKC Corporate Controller

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller plays a key role in managing the organization’s accounting operations and ensuring accurate financial reporting. This position supports the Corporate Controller in overseeing daily accounting activities, maintaining compliance with GAAP, and implementing internal controls. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Financial Reporting:

- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations and financial statements.

- Prepare consolidations and variance analysis.

- General Ledger Management:

- Oversee journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.

- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial data.

- Monitor A/R Collections for cash flow forecasting.

- Compliance & Controls:

- Maintain adherence to GAAP and regulatory requirements.

- Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations.

- Process Improvement:

- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.

- Implement best practices for internal controls and reporting.

- Team Support:

- Supervise and mentor Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable staff.

- Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate financial data.

Qualifications

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).

- Experience: 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience; prior supervisory experience a plus.

- Skills:

- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.

- Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

- SaaS experience is a plus.

Core Competencies

- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

- Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.

Perks/Benefits: Competitive Pay (Based on Experience), Paid time off and Holidays, Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Company Match 401(k), Company Paid Life Insurance, Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Company Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About PK:

PK Companies Group, LLC, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, and The Woodlands Texas specializes in industrial specialty services across various sectors, including oil, gas, petrochemical, aerospace, commercial, and manufacturing industries. The company operates through three main divisions:

PK Safety: Offers on-site safety services, including medical services, safety attendants, field safety representatives, rescue services, safety training, and safety equipment rental.

PK Technology: Provides inspection services utilizing proprietary intelligent software designed to deliver real-time data and comprehensive insights, aiding clients in making informed, data-driven decisions.

PK Industrial: Provider of industrial specialty services, focusing on passive fireproofing systems, industrial coatings, tank linings, scaffolding, and insulation.

Why You'll Love Working at PK

We are leaders – Leadership is not limited to our management team. It's something everyone at PK embraces and embodies.

We are operators – We believe the only way to predict the future is to build it. Creating solutions to lead our company and our industry is what we do on every project, every day.

We are learners – Everyone here is continually learning on the job, no matter if we've been in a role for one year or one minute. We are committed to learning and implementing what is best for our customers, merchants, and us.

We are one team – The magic of PK is our people, together making our inspiring goals attainable and driving us to greater heights.

If this sounds good to you, come join us. Apply Today!

PK Companies Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

All hiring decisions are based on the qualifications of each candidate compared to other candidates and business needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest in our company, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the form I-9.

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