Corporate Controller
St. Louis, MO
150,000 - 180,000
Discretionary
In-Office
Our client is a privately owned, reputable, growing construction company in St. Louis, Missouri that is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to oversee the daily operations of their accounting department. This key leadership role requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in financial management, accounting operations, and reporting. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in accounting, including prior experience in the construction industry. This is a great opportunity to shine, as this company is in need of a true professional Controller who can tighten up processes and reporting and impact the business’s success. Additionally, there is room to grow and advance professionally.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee and manage the accounting operations, including accounts payable, payroll, project accounting, and general ledger activities.
- Lead the preparation of timely monthly financial statements.
- Review monthly project cash flows including billings, customer payments and subcontractor payments.
- Complete month-end Work in Progress schedules.
- Coordinate the preparation and filing of federal, state, and local tax returns.
- Coordinate yearly audits of organizational financial statements and insurance.
- Assess current practices and procedures, and make recommendations for improvements to ensure consistency and compliance with financial reporting standards.
- Establish and implement departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
- Identify opportunities to modify departmental workflows and procedures to increase efficiency and create consistencies.
- Develop accounting team by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships.
- Overseeing the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department’s goals and objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
- CPA or CMA preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of accounting experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Experience in the Construction industry required.
- Vista Viewpoint experience preferred
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team; fostering a positive and efficient work environment.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior executives.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across all levels of an organization.
- Strong leadership skills with a dedication to driving and achieving results.
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