Corporate Controller

PE owned company headquartered in St. Louis with operations across the Midwest and rapidly expanding into new territories. People-first, positive culture, with strong employee buy-in to the company’s vision and the change management needed to get there. We are seeking a top-performing, high-driving Corporate Controller to take ownership of and spearhead the buildout of the accounting and financial reporting function to scale with the company’s growth.

The Corporate Controller reports directly to the CFO and will be responsible for managing and overseeing overseeing all facets of the company’s accounting operations, including the monthly close cycle, financial and statutory reporting, internal control, and policy development. The ideal candidate will be a visible, relational, and pragmatic leader that thrives in a fast-paced environment and can refine and grow the accounting infrastructure necessary to support a fast-growing business. The Corporate Controller will be responsible for all accounting operations of the company, to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles. This qualified person will also be part of a team that creates and implements policies and procedures to identify, resolve and document accounting issues in addition to creating procedures to make the close and reporting processes more efficient and accurate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate in a hands-on culture and be a leading member of a growing finance team
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting consolidation and close processes to produce accurate and timely financial statements.
• Support the budgeting cycle with the FP&A leader and Chief Financial Officer.
• Lead the development and implementation of financial policies, accounting practices and internal controls for safeguarding the company’s financial assets.
• Acts as a thought leader by providing analytical insight and support to the CFO, leadership team and operating management.
• Manage annual audit with the company’s audit firm, and serve as primary liaison to the independent auditors, ensuring successful audit completion within established timeframe.
• Research, interpret, and document accounting positions based on technical standards regarding accounting issues, including lease accounting, business combinations and acquisitions, revenue recognition, equity, and stock-based compensation.
• Participate in the due diligence of potential acquisitions and lead the integration of the accounting function for newly acquired companies.
• Provide strong leadership in the recruitment, training, and development of top-quality financial talent to ensure the finance organization has a high level of performance and productivity.
• Establish, implement, and monitor appropriate internal controls and policies to ensure conformance and compliance with U.S. GAAP and other statutory requirements.
• Leads the implementation of new processes and technology tools by partnering with IT

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting; CPA preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of finance/accounting experience.
• Demonstrate mastery of GAAP driven practices and application across all accounting
  functions
• fStrong desire to grow professionally
• Proven track record in adding value to companies and executive staff.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral, written, and interpersonal with an ability to
  tailor communication style to the global audience.
• Ability to confidently present clear and concise information to senior leadership.
• Culture builder with strong communication skills and team management capabilities.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills with the ability to see the big picture.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight timeliness and deadlines.