Controller in St. Louis, Missouri at EBS Recruiters LLC

Our client is seeking a Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, cash management, budgeting, and human resources administration. This role partners closely with leadership to ensure financial accuracy, maintain strong internal controls, support strategic decision-making, and manage key operational functions across accounting, payroll, benefits, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee general accounting activities, including journal entries, month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, investments, and asset management
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures
• Oversee accounts payable operations, vendor payments, and discount opportunities
• Prepare financial forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses for management review
• Generate financial reports and provide recommendations to support business decisions
• Manage insurance programs, workers’ compensation audits, and related compliance activities
• Coordinate hiring, onboarding, payroll processing, commission calculations, and employee benefits administration
• Oversee annual 1099 preparation and serve as liaison to external auditors and tax advisors
• Ensure timely debt payments and support special projects as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 3–5+ years of full-cycle accounting or public accounting experience
• 2+ years of leadership or management experience preferred
• CPA preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems; Paylocity and MarkSystems experience a plus
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment