Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

STLRecruit’s client is a well-capitalized, 10-year-old holding company with operating businesses across multiple platforms and an active acquisition strategy. The organization has doubled in size over the past three years
, and that growth trajectory is expected to continue through both organic expansion and acquisitions. The company is seeking a Corporate Controller who can help build the accounting infrastructure, discipline, and reporting capabilities needed to support this next stage of growth. This is a newly created position related to the growth trajectory.

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Corporate Controller will lead enterprise accounting and serve as the organization’s senior accounting authority. Responsibilities include the consolidated month-end and year-end close, financial statement preparation and analysis, technical accounting, accounting policies, internal controls, audit and tax coordination, and oversight of accounts receivable. This individual will ensure consistent accounting practices and accurate, timely reporting across the holding company and its operating businesses while providing leadership with meaningful insight into financial performance, risks, and opportunities.

A key component of the position will be supporting the company’s continued acquisition strategy. The Corporate Controller will lead the accounting integration of newly acquired businesses, including opening balance sheets, purchase accounting under ASC 805, chart-of-accounts mapping, and incorporation into consolidated reporting. The Controller will work closely with the CFO and operating-company leadership to improve processes, strengthen controls, establish meaningful financial and operating metrics, and create greater consistency across a growing portfolio of businesses.

The Corporate Controller will lead the corporate accounting team while partnering extensively with finance and operational leaders throughout the organization. This is a highly visible position requiring someone who can operate effectively in a decentralized, multi-entity environment, balance hands-on accounting leadership with strategic thinking, and communicate financial information effectively to both finance and non-finance executives.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 7 years of progressive accounting leadership experience
, with 10+ years preferred.

Experience with multi-entity accounting, consolidation, financial statement preparation, and complex operating environments is required. Holding company, private-equity-backed, or similarly acquisitive company experience is highly desirable, as is experience with M&A accounting integration and ASC 805. Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.
CPA and/or MBA preferred but not required.