Controller in St. Louis, Missouri at EBS Recruiters LLC

Our client is seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead the accounting function and partner closely with executive leadership to support the organization's financial success. This role is responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, compliance, and audit activities.
The ideal candidate is a proactive accounting leader with strong technical expertise, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to drive process improvements while leading a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, treasury, and month-end close
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reporting packages
• Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and business performance analysis
• Perform financial analysis, variance reporting, and provide recommendations to support strategic decision-making
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and regulatory requirements
• Manage annual financial audits and coordinate with external auditors
• Develop, maintain, and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Oversee tax compliance, regulatory filings, debt covenant reporting, and other financial reporting requirements
• Support mergers, acquisitions, affiliate accounting, and other strategic initiatives as needed
• Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and operational efficiencies across the accounting function
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while fostering a collaborative, results-driven culture
• Manage special projects and partner cross-functionally with operations and other business leaders

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; MBA preferred
• CPA preferred
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience with increasing leadership responsibility
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls
• Experience managing the month-end close, audits, tax compliance, and financial reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP systems; NetSuite experience is a plus
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, lead teams, and drive continuous process improvements
• Self-motivated, collaborative leader with strong business acumen and the ability to partner effectively across all levels of the organization