Controller, Accounting, Financial Controller

Controller

Location:

St Charles, MO

Schedule:

Monday–Friday | Standard business hours (40–50 hours/week)

Work Environment:
On-site | Business casual (jeans welcome)

About the Opportunity

We are a growing, privately held service-based organization operating in the skilled trades space, with a strong local presence and ambitious growth plans. We are seeking a hands-on Controller to take full ownership of accounting and finance operations for one of our operating entities, while helping guide the organization through an exciting growth period.

This role offers true end-to-end financial responsibility, visibility to leadership, and the opportunity to help build scalable processes as the company expands.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $,000

Annual Bonus: 10-15% (based on company performance)

Benefits Package Includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Term life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 3 weeks of paid time off
• 401(k) with 4% company match after 90 days

Position Overview

The Controller will oversee all accounting and financial activities for the organization, owning the full accounting lifecycle and serving as a key partner to operational leadership. This role is ideal for a Controller who enjoys being hands-on while helping a growing business prepare for its next stage.

Current revenue: $22M, with projections to reach $30–40M within one year

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full accounting cycle, including:
• General ledger and journal entries
• Job costing
• Accounts receivable and accounts payable oversight
• Payroll coordination
• Inventory accounting
• Lead month-end close with a target 5-day close
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reporting
• Maintain full P&L responsibility for the business
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Coordinate audits and tax-related activities
• Partner with leadership on financial analysis and decision-making
• Support system implementations and process improvements, including:
• Help build scalable accounting infrastructure to support continued growth
• Participate in planning for future team expansion

Systems & Tools

• Sage Intacct
• Service Titan
• Paylocity

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Strong hands-on accounting background
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience in construction, trades, HVAC, plumbing, or service-based industries is strongly preferred
• Prior experience managing and developing staff
• Comfortable operating in a growing, evolving environment
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work cross-functionally

Why This Role

• True ownership of accounting and finance operations for a growing organization
• Significant growth opportunities within
• Collaborative, team-focused environment with a positive culture
• High visibility and partnership with leadership
• Opportunity to influence systems, processes, and growth strategy
• Stable, established business with significant upside and expansion plans

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled