Controller​/Accounting Manager

Position: Controller / Accounting Manager
Location: St. Louis

Description

Privately Held Company | St. Louis, MO

Position Overview: The Controller leads the company’s day‑to‑day accounting and financial operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and GAAP‑compliant financial reporting while building scalable processes to support growth. This is a highly hands‑on role responsible for full‑cycle accounting, internal controls, and close management, while partnering closely with ownership and operational leaders on financial insights, cash flow, and strategic decision‑making. The ideal candidate thrives in a small‑company environment, takes strong ownership of outcomes, and balances execution with continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Own the full accounting function, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and inventory accounting
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and balance sheet integrity
• Prepare and review GAAP‑compliant financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and variance analysis
• Maintain accounting policies and ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal control standards

Controls, Compliance & Governance

• Strengthen internal controls, reconciliations, and documentation across all accounting processes
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including multi‑state sales and use tax
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, payroll providers, and other financial partners

Cash Flow & Operational Support

• Improve cash flow visibility and working capital management, including AR collections, AP cadence, and inventory valuation
• Provide financial analysis and actionable insights to leadership to support operational and strategic decisions
• Partner cross‑functionally with sales, operations, and supply chain on margins, pricing, cost drivers, and performance metrics

Systems & Process Improvement

• Own and optimize the ERP system and related financial tools; lead system enhancements or transitions as needed
• Improve end‑to‑end accounting processes such as order‑to‑cash, procure‑to‑pay, and inventory accounting
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and scalability

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team
• Establish clear processes, accountability, and performance standards appropriate for a growing organization

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 6–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility
• Strong knowledge of full‑cycle accounting, US GAAP, and financial statement preparation
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, inventory‑driven, or regulated environments preferred
• Proven success improving close processes, internal controls, and reporting in a growth or change environment
• Hands‑on ERP experience (implementation, optimization, or system transition)
• Experience with multi‑state sales tax compliance
• Advanced Excel skills; BI or reporting tool experience is a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational, and cross‑functional communication skills
• Detail‑oriented, pragmatic, and comfortable operating in a small‑company, fast‑paced setting

Why This Role

• High‑impact controller role with broad ownership and visibility
• Opportunity to build and improve processes rather than inherit rigid structures
• Close partnership with leadership and influence on business decisions
• Stable, privately held company with growth potential

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