Business Segment Controller Senior Advisor Accountant

Jack Henry & Associates Inc

Lenexa, KS

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$97,800–$145,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Actuals, Balance Sheet, Banking Services, Business Operations, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Community Banking, Corporate Funding, Credit Union, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Establish Priorities, External Audit, Facebook, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Financial Trend Analysis, Fixed Asset Management, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Internal Audit, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Maintain Compliance, Management Reporting, Operational Communications, Oracle, Peoplesoft, Productivity Management, Profit & Loss, Public Accounting, QoS (Quality of Service), Reconciliation, Revenue Planning, Revenue Recognition, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, SEC Filings, SQL (Structured Query Language), Sales, Software Development, Storytelling, Strategic Planning, Sustainability, Team Player, Technical Accounting, Trend Analysis, Twitter, Vlookups, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Lenexa, KS
POSTED
1 day ago

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Business Segment Controller : Senior Advisor Accountant

General information

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JobID

17172

Position Level

Individual Contributor

Team

Business Operations

Working Time

Full-Time

Position Type

Regular

Travel Requirements

10%

Workplace Type

Hybrid

Preferred Location

Lenexa, KS

Additional Locations

Allen, TX, Monett, MO, Springfield, MO

Description & Requirements

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At Jack Henry, we're more than a technology company, we're a force for good in financial services. We're redefining how community banks and credit unions connect with the people they serve. Our mission is rooted in people inspired innovation, empowering financial institutions to deliver seamless, secure, and human centered experiences. We deliver cutting-edge solutions that are paving the way for the next generation of digital banking and payments, but our true impact begins with our associates. If you're ready to help transform an industry and grow with a company that values purpose, collaboration, and excellence then we'd love to meet you.

The Business Segment Controller role at Jack Henry is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in accounting & finance with a passion for learning. Key responsibilities include proactively managing the closing of the general ledger for a specific business unit, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while effectively collaborating with shared service accounting and Finance Business Partners (FBPs). Given the diverse lines of business within Jack Henry, including Core, Payments, and Complementary solutions, the role requires a candidate who can quickly grasp the intricacies of each segment and understand how they contribute to the overall success of the organization. This necessitates a keen attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Additionally, the ideal candidate should be a proactive learner, capable of quickly absorbing new information and adapting to evolving priorities. Strong communication skills are essential for effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams and supporting the needs of the assigned business unit. If you're someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys tackling new challenges, and is dedicated to driving financial excellence, then this role could be a perfect fit for you. The Accountant Senior Advisor works independently and is responsible for ensuring accurate closing of the general ledger for a business unit. This role will own the actuals while effectively communicating and supporting the shared service accounting and Finance Business Partners (FBPs) to assigned Business Unit (BU).

This position is a hybrid role requiring at least 1 day per week in any of the following office locations: Lenexa,KS / Springfield, MO / Monett, MO or Allen, TX.

The salary range for this position is $97,800 - $145,000. This posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum base pay we reasonably expect to offer for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary above or below this range and is subject to change in the future. Individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, work schedule, travel requirements, sales or revenue targets, and overall business needs and affordability.

What you'll be responsible for:

  • Owns and delivers monthly actuals reporting, providing comprehensive storytelling bridging to FBPs for the designated BU..
  • Fosters collaborative partnerships and supports accurate closure of the general ledger through work with accounting teams and FBPs for the designated BU, with the following responsibilities:
  • Ensures completeness and accuracy of Actuals in financial reports through thorough review during the month-end close process.
  • Assists in maintaining compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for all business transactions and activities.
  • Tracks, analyzes, and identifies trends in Actual Revenue and Actual Expense activities across Line of Business.
  • Monitors and reports trends in Balance Sheet account balances and reconciliation status to FBPs.
  • Communicates accounting trends, significant activities, and issues to the respective Finance leadership team and Finance Business Partners.
  • Conducts comprehensive financial analysis to inform strategic decision-making and identify risks, implementing control measures and mitigation strategies as necessary.
  • Maintains a deep understanding of operational drivers and communicates trends and insights effectively to FBPs.
  • Partners with other departments to ensure alignment with accounting objectives and goals.
  • Reviews and liaisons with accounting teams to set standards for balance sheet discipline and controllership like duties within business unit.
  • Prepares and may present management reporting packages to senior management team. Transforms complex accounting data into user-friendly, easy-to-understand charts, graphs, and other visualizations.
  • May collaborate with internal and external auditors.
  • Serves as liaison with Accounting Manager to drive productivity and efficiency and owns the quality of services and accuracy of information provided.
  • Fostering and building collaborative business partnering relationships with identified teams.
  • May participate in strategic planning sessions to provide and guide insights and recommendations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What you'll need to have:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or finance.
  • Minimum of 13 years of combination experience in the following finance categories: P&L, balance sheets, general ledger, revenue, revenue recognition.
  • Must have Excel experience in any of the following: Vlookups, pivots or SQL.
  • Must have experience as a trusted partner with several stakeholder groups such as: Executive Sponsors, Corporate Leadership Team, Line of Business leaders, project stakeholders/Subject matter experts.
  • Must have experience in FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis).
  • Must have experience in accounting in areas such as: general ledger, AR, AP, fixed assets technical accounting and GAAP.
  • Must have experience working in a Shared Service environment
  • Must be able to travel up to 10% for meetings, engagement, events, business partner relationship collaboration sessions.
  • Must be able to work extended hours as business needs dictate and have the ability to work late evening/overtime for close processes.

What would be nice for you to have:

  • CPA and Big 4 experience.
  • revenue recognition (606) experience.
  • public accounting experience.
  • Software Development Accounting experience.
  • 10Q/SEC Filing experience.
  • Blackline or nVision experience.
  • Oracle or PeopleSoft experience.

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this opportunity. Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement on this posting, we still encourage you to apply. We're looking for passionate, driven individuals who align with our mission and can bring unique perspectives to our team.

Why Jack Henry?

At Jack Henry, we live by the motto: "Do the right thing, do whatever it takes, and have fun." It's more than a tagline, it's the foundation of our culture. We recognize that our associates are the key to our success, and we're deeply committed to their wellbeing. That's why we offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your physical, mental, and financial health so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

We're also leading the way in technology modernization, helping financial institutions evolve with speed, security, and flexibility. Our strategy focuses on delivering secure data access, mitigating fraud, and enabling seamless integration. Empowering our teams to build innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of accountholders.

Culture of Commitment

Ask our associates why they love Jack Henry, and many will tell you it is because our culture is exceptional. We do great things together. Our culture empowers us to rise to challenges, seek new opportunities, and support one another through change. It's this shared commitment that drives our success. We're proud to foster an environment where inclusion, sustainability, and community impact are more than values, they're how we operate. Visit our Corporate Sustainability site to learn more about our culture and commitment to our people, customers, community, environment, and shareholders.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Jack Henry, we know we are better together. We value, respect, and protect the uniqueness each of us brings. Innovation flourishes by including all voices and makes our business - and our society - stronger. Jack Henry is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, performance management, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, education, training, social, and recreational activities to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, and military and veteran status, or any other protected status protected by local, state or federal law.

No one will be subject to, and Jack Henry prohibits, any form of discipline, reprisal, intimidation, or retaliation for good faith reports or complaints of discrimination of any kind, pursuing any discrimination claim, or cooperating in related investigations.

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At Jack Henry, we know we are better together. We value, respect, and protect the uniqueness each of us brings. Innovation flourishes by including all voices and makes our business-and our society-stronger. Jack Henry is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, performance management, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, education, training, social, and recreational activities to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, and military and veteran status, or any other protected status protected by local, state or federal law.

No one will be subject to, and Jack Henry prohibits, any form of discipline, reprisal, intimidation, or retaliation for good faith reports or complaints of incidents of discrimination of any kind, pursuing any discrimination claim, or cooperating in related investigations.

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