Finance Controller

Job in Saint Louis, St. Louis city, Missouri, 63101, USA

Listing for: Explore St. Louis

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Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-28

Job specializations:

Accounting
Accounting & Finance, Accounting Manager, Financial Controller, Financial Reporting
Finance & Banking
Accounting & Finance, Accounting Manager, Corporate Finance, Financial Controller, Financial Reporting

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 116000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 116000.00 YEAR

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Explore St. Louis is seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Controller to manage and maintain the integrity, accuracy, timeliness and control of its accounting and financial reporting activities. The Controller leads the day-to-day accounting function; maintaining accountability for reliable financial records, efficient month and year-end closing processes, appropriate internal controls, and consistent accounting policies and procedures. This position supervises Finance department personnel and establishes clear responsibilities, review procedures, cross-training and appropriate segregation of duties within the accounting function.

The Controller serves as the Chief Financial Officer’s principal technical accounting partner, working collaboratively with Finance personnel and department leaders to ensure that financial information is accurate, timely, and optimal for informed decision-making. This position also serves as the primary owner of Sage Intacct accounting software functionality; leading ongoing improvements in accounting processes, controls, documentation and financial systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Closing and General Accounting Processes

Maintain accountability for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
Maintain a formal monthly closing calendar with clearly assigned responsibilities and deadlines.
Ensure monthly financial statements are completed within established organizational timelines.
Review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules prepared by accounting staff.
Assign general ledger, reconciliation, and close responsibilities among accounting personnel based on experience and organizational needs.
Review significant or unusual transactions and determine appropriate accounting treatment.
Ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled accurately and timely.
Review bank and cash reconciliations and ensure reconciling items are investigated and resolved.
Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.
Ensure consistent application of generally accepted accounting principles and organizational accounting policies.
Prepare or review financial statements and supporting schedules prior to submission to the CFO.
Ensure appropriate accounting for revenue, receivables, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accrued liabilities, deferred revenue, and other significant accounts.

Accounting Team Leadership

Direct and supervise accounting personnel.
Establish clear responsibilities, deadlines, performance expectations, and review procedures for accounting staff.
Allocate responsibilities in a manner that supports effective segregation of duties and appropriate levels of review.
Maintain appropriate separation between transaction initiation, processing, reconciliation, and approval.
Develop cross-training and backup procedures for critical accounting processes.
Coach and develop accounting staff and provide opportunities for increasing responsibility as capabilities develop.
Periodically evaluate staffing requirements and recommend changes to the CFO based on transaction volume, organizational complexity, control requirements, and service expectations.
Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Internal Controls and Policies

Design, implement, document, and maintain effective accounting controls.
Periodically evaluate segregation of duties and recommend changes when necessary.
Ensure accounting activities comply with established financial policies, authorization limits, and procedures.
Monitor compliance with accounts payable, purchasing, expense reimbursement, cash handling, and accounts receivable requirements.
Identify control weaknesses, accounting risks and process deficiencies. Recommend corrective action to the CFO.
Maintain appropriate accounting policies and written procedures.
Ensure accounting staff and relevant organizational personnel receive appropriate training regarding financial processes and controls.

Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Oversight

Provide management oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, vendor administration, billing, and collection activities.
Review aging reports, significant past-due receivables, unusual vendor activity, and unresolved discrepancies.
Ensure payments are properly authorized, supported, coded, and recorded in the correct accounting period.
Ensure vendor records are properly maintained and protected through appropriate internal…

QUALIFICATIONS & TECHNICAL SKILLS

Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, accrual accounting, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and internal controls.
Demonstrated ability to manage monthly and year-end close processes.
Strong spreadsheet and financial-system capabilities.
Experience with cloud-based accounting systems.
Sage Intacct software experience strongly preferred.
or similar electronic AP platform experience preferred.
Ability to understand, document, and improve accounting workflows.
Excellent presentation and communication skills are required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in accounting with minimum of five to seven years of progressive accounting experience including general ledger, financial close, and financial reporting responsibilities.
CPA designation is preferred but not required when supported by relevant accounting experience.
Prior supervisory or accounting management experience is preferred.
Track record of developing or improving accounting processes and internal controls is essential.
Experience with nonprofit, governmental, association, hospitality, destination marketing or similarly complex organizations is ideal.