Controller
EBS Recruiters • St. Louis, Missouri • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Jun 3, 2026
Our client is seeking a Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, cash management, budgeting, and human resources administration. This role partners closely with leadership to ensure financial accuracy, maintain strong internal controls, support strategic decision-making, and manage key operational functions across accounting, payroll, benefits, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee general accounting activities, including journal entries, month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
- Manage cash flow, banking relationships, investments, and asset management
- Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures
- Oversee accounts payable operations, vendor payments, and discount opportunities
- Prepare financial forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses for management review
- Generate financial reports and provide recommendations to support business decisions
- Manage insurance programs, workers’ compensation audits, and related compliance activities
- Coordinate hiring, onboarding, payroll processing, commission calculations, and employee benefits administration
- Oversee annual 1099 preparation and serve as liaison to external auditors and tax advisors
- Ensure timely debt payments and support special projects as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- 3–5+ years of full-cycle accounting or public accounting experience
- 2+ years of leadership or management experience preferred
- CPA preferred
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems; Paylocity and MarkSystems experience a plus
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment