Controller

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering • Saint Charles, MO

10h

About The Position

A well‑established and high‑performing accounting department within a growing manufacturing organization is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead a team of three (AP, AR, Payroll/HR). This is an ideal role for a leader who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, developing talent, and maintaining excellence within daily accounting operations. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Development Lead, mentor, and train a team of three (AP, AR, Payroll/HR). Upskill team members on journal entries, month‑end close, and reconciliation workflows. Serve as a hands-on leader involved in daily processes, not just delegating. Accounting Operations Oversee and execute daily accounting functions, including: Job costing & cost analysis Variance analysis Journal entries Account reconciliations Financial reporting Own the month-end close process with a 3‑day close target . Ensure accuracy and timeliness of AP, AR, Payroll, and financial data. Process Ownership & Improvements Lead the transition of certain accounting and payroll functions from an outsourced model back in-house, including tax filings. Play a key role in the organization’s upcoming ERP go‑live (Epicor), supporting system adoption and troubleshooting. Drive process enhancements to strengthen control, reporting, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (mandatory).
• Extensive manufacturing accounting experience —preferably in a small to mid‑sized job shop, custom machine builder, or similar environment.
• 5+ years of hands‑on accounting leadership , managing small teams.
• Strong proficiency in cost accounting , including: Material, labor, and overhead cost analysis Standard vs. actual cost variance evaluation
• Demonstrated ability to personally handle journal entries, reconciliations, and full month-end close.
• Experience thriving in a hands‑on role rather than a purely supervisory one.
• Payroll experience , including filing monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax returns.
• Strong communication skills with an ownership mindset and ability to build upon existing team strengths.
• You should be proficient in: Cost Accounting

Nice To Haves

• CPA (active or inactive) strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting or leading an ERP implementation , ideally Epicor .

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development Lead, mentor, and train a team of three (AP, AR, Payroll/HR).
• Upskill team members on journal entries, month‑end close, and reconciliation workflows.
• Serve as a hands-on leader involved in daily processes, not just delegating.
• Accounting Operations Oversee and execute daily accounting functions, including: Job costing & cost analysis Variance analysis Journal entries Account reconciliations Financial reporting
• Own the month-end close process with a 3‑day close target .
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of AP, AR, Payroll, and financial data.
• Process Ownership & Improvements Lead the transition of certain accounting and payroll functions from an outsourced model back in-house, including tax filings.
• Play a key role in the organization’s upcoming ERP go‑live (Epicor), supporting system adoption and troubleshooting.
• Drive process enhancements to strengthen control, reporting, and operational efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager