Corporate Controller

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Corporate Controller for a rapidly growing equipment supplier headquartered in St. Louis, MO. The Controller is a senior-level financial management position that will play an integral role in supporting enterprise-wide accounting and financial reporting activities. The role requires a strong background in accounting principles, operations, financial management, along with exceptional analytical skills and the ability to lead and collaborate with diverse teams. This company recently brought on a new capital provider and is pursuing aggressive growth with new locations and likely acquisitions. We are looking for candidates who are energized by a fast-paced, high-growth environment where they will be tasked with building the accounting infrastructure (i.e., team, processes, controls, systems, and reporting) needed to facilitate the company’s growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial & Management Reporting

• Prepare monthly financial statements to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Prepare monthly and ad-hoc management reports including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to help monitor and guide the business.

Financial Operations

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of financial transactions and reconciliations.
• Assist with treasury analysis, cash flow forecasts, and foreign currency hedging activities.
• Oversee the Financial Planning & Analysis function (budgets and forecasts).

Management Advisory

• Conduct variance analysis to identify trends, highlight areas of concern or untapped opportunities, and provide insights to senior management.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual financial and capital budgets.
• Present in conjunction with the Chief Financial Officer, key monthly financial results including KPIs to functional managers.

Audit, Tax & Compliance

• Serve as point of contact with external CPA firm during external audits and with their preparation of federal and state income tax filings.
• Prepare year-end reconciliations, journal entries, and audit workpapers and assist auditors with walkthroughs, questions, and testing as required.
• Oversee the preparation by outside consultants, the annual compliance testing for the company’s 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of sales tax returns as well as ensure compliance with sales and use tax regs.
• Monitor compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations at each location and department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• CPA certification or MBA (or equivalent) highly desired by not required
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of accounting experience within public accounting or a corporate accounting department.
• Experience implementing ERP systems/GL system.
• Experience working with IT.
• Advance Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Solid background with computerized accounting systems, experience with Dynamics GP preferred but not required.