What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller - Topeka, KS position at Newcomer Funeral Service Group?
Newcomer Funeral Service Group is looking for a Controller who shares our Core Values of Excellence, Trust, Care and Growth and is committed to strong financial leadership, accuracy and service. In this role, you will prepare financial statements, summarize and forecast the company’s financial position, and ensure accounting practices align with regulatory, accounting and internal control standards.
As Controller, you will support the Accounting Department and field locations by preparing, examining and analyzing accounting records, financial statements and reports for accuracy and completeness. You will also support audit schedules, maintain subsidiary accounts, resolve discrepancies, and assist with fixed assets, sales tax filings and property tax reporting across multiple states.
You will strengthen financial visibility and operational decision-making through accounting software, reporting automation, analytics and approved AI-enabled productivity tools. This includes reviewing monthly financials, performing variance and trend analysis, creating operational reports, identifying process improvements, and partnering with IT, divisional leadership and operational teams to improve data quality, dashboards, workflow automation and exception reporting.
Successful team members are detail-oriented, organized and able to balance independent work with collaboration across departments and locations. This position requires professional judgment, strong communication skills, and a commitment to confidentiality, data privacy, security and record retention standards when handling company financial information or using AI-enabled tools.
Why Newcomer?
At Newcomer Funeral Service Group, our growth is driven by our commitment to providing high-quality funeral services at an affordable price. This purpose sets us apart and allows our teams to serve families with care, compassion and integrity.
While this role is rooted in accounting and financial leadership, its impact extends beyond the numbers. The Controller strengthens the systems, reporting and financial practices that support our funeral homes, promote responsible innovation and help steward the resources entrusted to us.
Qualifications
Qualified applicants will have a four-year degree in Accounting or Finance, with a CPA preferred. A minimum of five years of demonstrated accounting experience is required. Experience with Great Plains Accounting Software, public accounting with an audit emphasis, advanced Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Power Query, Power BI or similar reporting and automation tools is preferred.
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