Divisional​/Plant Controller Saint Louis, MO

Controller

We are looking for a hands-on Controller to provide accounting and finance leadership for two business lines in Saint Louis, Missouri. This long-term contract position supports both a design-focused services group and a commercial construction operation, requiring strong oversight of billing, project financials, and day-to-day accounting activity. The ideal candidate brings a practical understanding of month-end close, cost tracking, and financial reporting, along with the ability to maintain accurate invoicing across multiple client engagements and jobs.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily accounting operations for two related entities, ensuring timely processing of payables, receivables, and general ledger activity.

• Manage client and project billing by reviewing labor, expenses, and contract-related charges to produce accurate invoices.

• Monitor project financial performance, tracking costs and revenue by job or engagement to support operational decision-making.

• Lead month-end close activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and preparation of internal financial results.

• Support financial reporting needs by compiling clear, reliable information for management across both business units.

• Maintain strong control over cost accounting processes, with attention to job costing within commercial construction and project-based service work.

• Use the organization's accounting platform to process invoicing, billing, and core accounting transactions while helping ensure consistent system usage.

• Partner with operational leaders to resolve billing questions, improve financial visibility, and support ongoing accounting needs across active projects.