Senior Controller
Kimball Equipment Company · Salt Lake City, UT
- On site
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Salt Lake City, UT
Job highlights
- Lead accounting and financial reporting for a multi-location company.
- Partner with operations to improve key business metrics.
- Develop and mentor the accounting team.
- Drive ERP, reporting, and process improvements.
- Opportunity for broad influence and impact.
About the role
About Kimball Equipment Company
Kimball Equipment Company is a multi-location industrial company that is privately held and operationally driven. We are seeking a Senior Controller who wants to be deeply involved in the business, not simply close books and produce reports. This role is for someone who views accounting as a tool to improve operations, strengthen accountability, support decision making, and help drive profitable growth across a complex multi-location organization. Our ideal candidate is highly accountable, operationally curious, process-oriented, and capable of building strong teams while partnering effectively with leadership throughout the company.
This position reports directly to executive leadership and will play a critical role in strengthening financial discipline, improving operational visibility, and supporting the long-term future of the organization. The ideal candidate is currently working within a company generating $200 million or more in annual revenue and is seeking to transition from a large, publicly traded corporate environment to a successful, independently owned family business where they can have a greater impact and broader influence.
What You’ll Do
- Lead all accounting and financial reporting functions across a multi-location organization.
- Oversee: General ledger, AP, Payroll, Fixed assets, Inventory accounting, Financial reporting, Month-end/year-end close, Audit and tax coordination.
- Partner closely with operations leadership to improve: Inventory management, WIP visibility, Service profitability, Billing timeliness, Working capital efficiency, Cash conversion cycle performance.
- Produce timely and accurate monthly financial statements and operational KPI reporting.
- Support banking relationships, lender reporting, and external audits.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Help drive ERP, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
- Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions as the company continues to grow.
What Matters Most
We care far more about how you operate, lead people, solve problems, and respond under pressure than polished corporate language or perfectly written resumes. The right person for this role:
- Takes ownership naturally.
- Brings solutions instead of excuses.
- Operates with a strong sense of urgency.
- Is operationally curious and wants to understand how the business actually works.
- Has the confidence to challenge problems respectfully and constructively.
- Builds credibility with operational leaders.
- Believes continuous improvement is part of the job.
- Leads through accountability, humility, and consistency.
We value people who “play for the name on the front:” those who put the success of the organization ahead of individual or team priorities. This includes working collaboratively across departments, sharing information, and helping create alignment rather than operating in silos. This role requires someone who combines pride of ownership with servant leadership: a leader willing to support the team, improve systems, and hold a high standard without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.
Preferred Experience
- CPA strongly preferred.
- 10+ years progressive accounting/finance leadership experience.
- Experience in: Industrial distribution, Equipment dealership, Manufacturing, Construction, Heavy equipment, Service-intensive operations, Multi-location businesses.
- Strong background in: Inventory accounting, Job costing/WIP, Operational finance, Internal controls, ERP systems, Financial analysis.
- Experience leading and developing accounting teams.
- Experience working directly with ownership, banks, and external auditors.
Traits That Will Separate You
- You move quickly without sacrificing accuracy.
- You naturally create structure and accountability.
- You are optimistic, ambitious, and improvement-minded.
- You simplify complex financial issues for non-financial leaders.
- You are practical, hands-on, and willing to engage directly with operations.
- You can challenge people respectfully when needed.
- You care about outcomes, not just reports.
- You are energized by building stronger systems, teams, and businesses.
Our Culture
We believe strong businesses are built by people who:
- Stay curious
- Never settle
- Take ownership
- Support one another
- Move with urgency
- Continuously improve
- Focus on solutions instead of blame
We are not looking for someone who simply maintains accounting functions. We are looking for someone who helps improve the business. Full benefits package including PTO, 401(k), vision, dental, life, and health insurance. Salary is dependent on experience and negotiable.
Key skills/competency
- Senior Controller
- Financial Reporting
- Operational Finance
- Team Leadership
- Process Improvement
- ERP Systems
- Inventory Management
- Internal Controls
- Financial Analysis
- Cost Accounting
Skills & topics
- Senior Controller
- Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Operations
- Leadership
- Process Improvement
- ERP
- Inventory Management
- CPA
- Finance
How to get hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance leadership, CPA, and experience in industrial distribution, manufacturing, or construction. Emphasize operational finance, ERP systems, and team leadership.
- Tailor your cover letter: Showcase your ability to improve operations, strengthen accountability, and drive profitable growth. Mention your experience with companies generating $200M+ in revenue and your desire to transition from a corporate environment to a family business.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to share examples of how you take ownership, bring solutions, operate with urgency, and challenge problems constructively. Highlight your servant leadership and ability to collaborate across departments.
- Research Kimball Equipment Company: Understand their operational focus, values of curiosity, ownership, urgency, and continuous improvement. Prepare to discuss how your skills align with their culture of building stronger systems and businesses.
- Demonstrate operational curiosity: During interviews, ask insightful questions about their operations, inventory management, and profitability. Show that you view accounting as a tool to improve the business.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus for the Senior Controller at Kimball Equipment Company?
- The Senior Controller at Kimball Equipment Company is expected to be deeply involved in the business, using accounting as a tool to improve operations, strengthen accountability, support decision-making, and drive profitable growth across a complex multi-location organization, rather than just closing books and producing reports.
- What kind of company background is ideal for this Senior Controller role?
- The ideal candidate has experience in a company generating $200 million or more in annual revenue and is looking to transition from a large, publicly traded corporate environment to a successful, independently owned family business where they can have a greater impact and broader influence.
- What are the key responsibilities of the Senior Controller at Kimball Equipment Company?
- Key responsibilities include leading all accounting and financial reporting, overseeing GL, AP, payroll, fixed assets, inventory accounting, financial reporting, month/year-end close, and audit/tax coordination. The role also involves partnering with operations to improve inventory, WIP, profitability, and working capital, as well as leading and developing the accounting team.
- What industry experience is preferred for the Senior Controller position?
- Preferred experience includes industrial distribution, equipment dealership, manufacturing, construction, heavy equipment, service-intensive operations, and multi-location businesses. A strong background in inventory accounting, job costing/WIP, operational finance, internal controls, ERP systems, and financial analysis is also highly valued.
- Does Kimball Equipment Company offer relocation assistance for the Senior Controller role?
- Yes, relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates for the Senior Controller position based in Salt Lake City, UT.
- What is Kimball Equipment Company's culture like, and what kind of candidate thrives there?
- Kimball Equipment Company values curiosity, ownership, urgency, continuous improvement, and solutions over blame. Candidates who are operationally curious, bring solutions, operate with a strong sense of urgency, and lead through accountability and humility tend to thrive in this environment.
- Is a CPA required for the Senior Controller role at Kimball Equipment Company?
- While not strictly required, a CPA is strongly preferred for the Senior Controller position. The company values practical experience and demonstrated leadership abilities significantly.
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