Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

One of our top nationwide clients is seeking a Controller to lead its accounting and finance function for a stand-alone $25-35mm entity in St Charles, MO. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership opportunity within a growing business with a long operating history and the resources of a larger organization.

The Controller will serve as both the organization's technical accounting leader and a strategic operational finance partner. This person will oversee core accounting operations, strengthen financial reporting and controls, support planning and analysis, and help build scalable processes for continued growth. This role is part of the executive leadership team and has three direct reports, including a manager of a team.

The position is 100% onsite, Monday through Friday, in St. Charles, MO.

• Oversee general ledger accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, and compliance
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities
• Develop, maintain, and improve internal controls and accounting policies
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting to local and corporate leadership
• Identify process-improvement opportunities and implement scalable solutions
• Partner with operational leaders to improve business performance and financial discipline
• Lead and develop the local accounting and administrative team
• Support integration efforts, systems optimization, and company growth initiatives
• Serve as the primary finance liaison between the local business and corporate finance leadership

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting foundation
• Demonstrated ability to build processes, controls, and scalable accounting infrastructure
• Proven leadership, business-partnership, and stakeholder-management experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Career progression reflecting increasing ownership and responsibility
• Polished communication skills and credible leadership presence
• Ability to work onsite five days per week

The successful candidate will bring strong business acumen, operational curiosity, and a collaborative approach. This person should be comfortable remaining hands-on, working through change, challenging the organization constructively, and taking accountability for results.

• Performance-based bonus opportunity: 10% annual target

• Lead the finance function for a long-established local business
• Partner directly with local and corporate leadership
• Improve financial visibility, processes, controls, and scalable infrastructure
• Make a visible impact during a continued growth phase
• Access long-term advancement opportunities within a larger organization