Controller, Transportation Services & Fleet Operations
Kansas City, Missouri•Full-time
$110,000 - $125,000 annually
$110,000 - $125,000 annually
About the Job
We’re a dynamic, growth-oriented transportation company specializing in the sale, lease, rental, and service of transport vans and buses. We’re hiring a hands-on Controller / Financial Controller to own the close, strengthen controls, and deliver the financial insight needed to scale—while partnering closely with the CEO and operational leaders.
This is a 100% in-person role, in a professional office setting in South Kansas City, MO.
Classification: Exempt
Reports To: CEO
Position Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: M-F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Work Location: Headquarters, Kansas City, MO
Job Summary: The Controller is the company’s Financial Controller, responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting and for leading day-to-day accounting operations in a fast-paced, growing transportation organization that sells, leases, rents, and services transport vans and buses. This role oversees the monthly close and general ledger, strengthens internal controls, and ensures compliance with US GAAP while providing clear visibility into revenue streams, fleet and inventory performance, service operations, working capital, and cash flow. Partnering closely with the CEO and operational leaders, the Controller delivers budgeting, forecasting, and decision support, and continuously improves finance processes, systems, and the accounting team to scale with the business.
Essential Functions:
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close; ensure timely, accurate financial statements and account reconciliations.
- Own general ledger integrity, chart of accounts, accounting policies, and US GAAP compliance.
- Develop and maintain internal controls and accounting SOPs to safeguard cash, fleet/inventory, and other company assets.
- Drive annual budget and rolling forecasts; analyze variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Oversee AR/AP, billing, collections, cash management, and disbursements; improve working capital and cash flow visibility.
- Prepare and present financial and operational dashboards and insights to the CEO and leadership team.
- Ensure accurate accounting for multiple revenue streams (vehicle sales, leasing, rentals, and service/parts), including cut-off and reconciliation to operational data.
- Manage fleet and inventory accounting (capitalization, depreciation, disposals, COGS, and reserves) and support operational reporting.
- Coordinate external accountants/auditors and tax filings; ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
- Continuously improve finance processes and systems to increase accuracy, speed, and scalability.
- Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team; create a high-accountability, service-oriented culture.
- Oversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity.
Competencies:
- Budgeting.
- Ethics.
- Problem-Solving.
- Leadership.
- Strategic Thought.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Manages a team of financial and accounting professionals.
Work Environment:
Professional Office
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
Required Education/Experience/Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business, finance, accounting, or related field.
- Eight to ten years of experience as a senior-level accounting or finance manager.
- Professional certification, such as CPA (certified public accountant) or CA (chartered accountant).
- Understanding of US GAAP and solid knowledge of financial reporting best practices.
- Strong communications skills, leadership capability, and desire for organizational visibility.
- Experience in and high-level understanding of financial, accounting, and inventory management software systems.
- Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and sound ethical judgement.
- Exceptional computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, and able to quickly learn new financial systems.
- Experience in the private sector preferred.
Preferred Education/Experience/Certifications:
- Ten or more years of professional accounting experience.
- MBA with Accounting emphasis
Travel Requirements: None
Other Duties:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
AAP/EEO Statement:
Master’s Transportation is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Master's Transportation is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
Why Join Our Team?
Masters Transportation has been a leader in the commercial transportation industry for over 30 years. With one of the nation's largest fleets and locations across the U.S., we provide customized vehicle solutions to meet diverse organizational needs. Our services include sales, rentals, leasing, financing, and repairs, catering to industries such as education, hospitality, senior living, and camps. Driven by core values like excellence, integrity, and a solution-oriented mindset, we prioritize safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. As a trusted partner in mobility, we are committed to delivering unmatched expertise and tailored transportation solutions across the country.
Benefits:
- Generous Paid Leave and 12 Paid Holidays.
- Competitive health insurance, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, and short/long- term disability benefits.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
- Discounts on travel, entertainment, and more.
- Investment in Employee Development.