Controller

ebs recruiters LLC • Earth City, MO

8h

About The Position

The Controller leads day-to-day accounting operations and financial control while partnering closely with executive and operational leadership to enhance financial reporting, data integrity, forecasting support, and the month-end close process. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for maintaining US GAAP-compliant financial statements, strengthening internal controls, ensuring multi-jurisdictional tax compliance, and building scalable finance processes to support growth and profitability. The ideal candidate thrives in change, operates with a strong sense of ownership, and balances strategic priorities with operational execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7–12+ years of progressive accounting or controllership experience
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial statement preparation, and balance sheet controls
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, regulated, or inventory-driven environments preferred
• Demonstrated success improving close processes, reporting accuracy, and internal controls in a growth or change environment
• Hands-on ERP implementation or major system transition experience (SAP, Dynamics, Oracle, or similar platforms)
• Experience with multi-state sales tax compliance
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with BI tools preferred
• Proven ability to lead teams, operate independently, and drive results in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, organizational, and cross-functional communication skills
• Hands-on, pragmatic leader who builds scalable processes and prioritizes high-impact initiatives

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve the month-end close process, including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and reporting packages, while reducing cycle time and ensuring balance sheet integrity
• Deliver timely and insightful monthly financial reporting, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, KPIs, and variance analysis to support leadership decision-making
• Maintain accounting policies and ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal control standards
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and other financial partners
• Lead finance initiatives related to ERP implementation or system transitions, including chart of accounts design, data mapping, testing, and training
• Strengthen data governance and improve end-to-end accounting processes such as order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, and inventory accounting
• Improve visibility and control over cash flow and working capital, including AR collections, AP cadence, credit policies, and inventory valuation
• Partner cross-functionally with sales, operations, and supply chain teams to analyze margins, pricing, cost drivers, and operational metrics
• Ensure compliance with sales and use tax requirements and other regulatory obligations
• Maintain strong governance over revenue recognition, inventory accounting, and other key accounting areas
• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team while establishing scalable processes, documentation, and accountability standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls

What This Job Offers

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