Controller
Robert Half · St Louis, MO · 1 mo ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
Robert Half Talent Solutions is partnering with an organization to fill a high-impact leadership role. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with the ability to improve processes, strengthen controls, and provide meaningful financial insights that support business decisions.
Responsibilities
- Prepare financial statements and reports, ensure regulatory and tax compliance, and support annual audits.
- Oversee daily accounting operations, including AP/AR, general ledger, reconciliations, internal controls, and insurance coverage.
- Provide financial analysis and reporting to leadership, manage budgeting and forecasting, and support strategic financial decision-making.
- Review and evaluate contract renewals to ensure cost-effectiveness and alignment with financial goals.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while partnering with operations to identify and reduce financial risk.
- Improve processes and financial performance through effective use of accounting systems and data analysis.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of accounting experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role, ideally in a small to mid-sized company.
- Knowledge of project-based accounting is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and compliance.
- Proficiency with accounting systems and the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit plan including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
- Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.
Pay
Salary up to $125,000 plus bonus.