Controller
How to Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@sentinelfinancegroup.com
The Role
Sentinel Finance Group is hiring a full-time Controller to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll serve as a fractional controller for multiple clients across diverse industries, reporting directly to our CEO.
This is an ideal opportunity for a self-motivated, detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role in helping growing companies gain clarity and control over their financial operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with clients
- Own the monthly and annual financial close process and deliver GAAP-compliant financials
- Oversee day-to-day accounting functions including GL, AP, AR, and payroll
- Prepare and analyze financial reports, budgets, and forecasts
- Present financial statements and provide insights and recommendations to clients
- Conduct financial audits and implement corrective measures as needed
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements
- Provide data-driven analysis of key metrics, trends, and variances to inform business decisions
- Support system migrations and accounting software implementations as needed
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3+ years in a controller or similar financial leadership role
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial regulations
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently and manage multiple client accounts
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational, leadership, analytical, and time management skills
- Proficiency in multiple accounting platforms and system implementation
- Experience in professional services, consulting, or a client-facing capacity
- Driver’s License (required)
- US work authorization (required)
We hire for excellence. If you’re a controller who leads with clarity, communicates confidently, and excels in fast-paced, high-growth environments — we want to hear from you.
Location: Hybrid Remote in Kansas City, MO – must be located in the Kansas City area and willing to travel multiple days per week
Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@sentinelfinancegroup.com
About Us
Sentinel Finance Group is a fast-growing fractional CFO firm on a mission to reshape financial leadership for forward-thinking companies. Our clients rely on us for sharp insight, strategic guidance, and hands-on financial expertise—and we deliver with excellence.
We believe in hiring exceptional people and rewarding them accordingly. We hire driven individuals who take pride in exceeding expectations, making smart decisions, and leading with integrity. Our team is made up of people who thrive on autonomy, push for excellence, and commit fully to the mission.
As part of our team, you’ll have:
High visibility and direct impact from day one
Rapid advancement opportunities in a high-growth startup environment
Flexibility in a hybrid-remote environment (must be based in the Kansas City, MO area)
The chance to work across diverse industries, solving complex problems for a wide range of clients
A high-trust culture that values autonomy, ownership, and initiative
A collaborative and positive work environment that encourages learning and leadership
We hold ourselves—and each other—to high standards. We value wisdom, integrity, and leadership, and expect a real commitment to the mission. We also value extreme ownership: taking full responsibility, showing initiative, and being accountable for both the outcome and the process. We take hiring seriously and thoroughly review candidates’ backgrounds and educational history to ensure alignment with our standards and values.
If you’re energized by challenge, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want your work to matter—we’d love to hear from you.
Sentinel Finance Group is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age, disability, or any other protected class.