Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

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* Candidates must be local to St. Louis, MO*

The Controller is responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting and financial operations while remaining actively involved in the day‑to‑day accounting function. This position manages the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger, financial reporting, cash management, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, budgeting, and month‑end close process.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on accounting leader who is comfortable preparing and reviewing journal entries and reconciliations, analyzing financial results, managing accounting staff, improving processes, and working directly with the CFO and other members of the leadership team. Experience in a privately held environment is highly valued, as the role requires flexibility, sound judgment, and the ability to move between strategic responsibilities and detailed accounting work.

• Manage and oversee all day‑to‑day accounting activities, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing,cash receipts, cash disbursements, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Maintain accurate and timely financial records in accordance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and adjusting entries.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes.
• Review financial statements for accuracy, completeness, unusual activity, and trends.
• Provide management with timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis.
• Develop financial reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators to support business decisions.
• Prepare monthly management and investor reporting packages and provide explanations of significant variances and trends.
• Support business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term financial planning.

• Oversee the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions and ensure timely processing and collections.
• Establish appropriate approval, documentation, and payment procedures.
• Monitor customer receivables, aging, collections, and credit issues.
• Review vendor balances and payment activity.
• Oversee payroll processing and related payroll tax filings and reconciliations.
• Ensure appropriate recording and reconciliation of payroll, benefits, and related liabilities.

• Coordinate with outside CPA firms, tax advisors, auditors, attorneys, and other professional advisors.
• Provide schedules, documentation, and financial information for annual tax filings and other external reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain appropriate internal controls and financial documentation.

• Lead, supervise, and develop accounting personnel.
• Establish priorities and ensure accounting deadlines are consistently…