Controller

Description:

We are seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting and financial operations for a growing organization. This role will be responsible for strengthening financial reporting, forecasting, cash management, systems, and internal processes while serving as a strategic partner to leadership. The ideal candidate is a strong accounting leader who enjoys building and improving processes, developing teams, leveraging technology, and working cross-functionally to support business growth.

This position is remote eligible for candidates located in the St. Louis area. Hybrid for candidates in Houston, Minneapolis, and Cleveland.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, cash management, and financial analysis.
• Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Strengthen cash forecasting, working capital visibility, and overall financial discipline.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the accounting and finance team.
• Improve accounting systems, reporting, automation, and scalable processes.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, HR, and other teams to support business decision-making.
• Develop and maintain strong financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and operational effectiveness.
• Support integration of acquisitions and development of repeatable financial processes.
• Provide oversight and guidance across broader shared-service functions as needed.
• Remain hands-on with accounting and finance activities while balancing strategic leadership responsibilities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required.
• Progressive finance leadership experience as a Controller, Director of Finance, VP of Finance, or similar role.
• Strong accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, and cash management experience.
• Experience building, developing, or improving finance teams and processes.
• Strong systems and technology orientation with experience implementing automation and process improvements.
• Experience in a growing, entrepreneurial, or mid-sized organization preferred.
• Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Acquisition or integration experience preferred.
• Experience with QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar ERP/accounting systems preferred.
• Hands-on, proactive leadership style with the ability to operate both strategically and tactically.