Job Description
Job Description
Why is this a great opportunity?
Company:
Top Boutique financial services firm, largest in St Louis.
Key Responsibilities
Established St Louis firm seeking a Controller to join its finance and accounting team. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and delivering timely and accurate reporting. The Controller will manage a small team and play a key role in financial strategy, systems optimization, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead accounting operations, including AP/AR, payroll, and general ledger.
• Ensure accuracy in financial reporting and compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with financial analysis, budgeting, and strategic decision-making.
• Oversee tax filings and regulatory reporting
• Maintain and improve internal controls, accounting systems, and processes.
• Optimize use of accounting software
• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic initiatives and special projects.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small accounting team.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s preferred.
• CPA
• 4–7+ years of public accounting in Audit role OR 5-10 years experience accounting & finance in financial services industry
What We Offer/Positives:
• Play an integral strategic leadership role with a growing company that takes care of its employees, having seen success and growth for over 100 years. Collaborative team, challenging work.
• Career Path /Advancement – succession plan to CFO
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits; HSA/FSA options, PTO & holidays
• Professional development support, including license/certification funding and industry conference opportunities.
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Company DescriptionSince 1985 – Accounting Recruitment Experts
Accounting Career Consultants has been providing direct-hire, consulting, and temporary placement services since 1985.
Locally owned with a national reach. We offer the flexibility of a local staffing company combined with the resources of a larger firm. We are committed to developing long-term relationships with both our candidates and clients. We take the time to learn what is important to our candidates and our clients to help ensure a good fit for all parties.
Awards & Recognition:
2019 Forbes America’s Best 250 Professional Search Firms List-Ranked #63
2016-2017 St. Louis Business Journal Fastest-Growing Private Companies
2017 St. Louis Business Journal Largest Temporary Staffing Firms
2015-2017 & 2019 Future 50 Award winner by the St. Louis Small Business Monthly (Celebrating The Area's Top Growing Businesses)
Company Description
Since 1985 – Accounting Recruitment Experts\r\nAccounting Career Consultants has been providing direct-hire, consulting, and temporary placement services since 1985.\r\nLocally owned with a national reach. We offer the flexibility of a local staffing company combined with the resources of a larger firm. We are committed to developing long-term relationships with both our candidates and clients. We take the time to learn what is important to our candidates and our clients to help ensure a good fit for all parties.\r\n\r\nAwards & Recognition:\r\n2019 Forbes America’s Best 250 Professional Search Firms List-Ranked #63\r\n2016-2017 St. Louis Business Journal Fastest-Growing Private Companies\r\n2017 St. Louis Business Journal Largest Temporary Staffing Firms\r\n2015-2017 & 2019 Future 50 Award winner by the St. Louis Small Business Monthly (Celebrating The Area's Top Growing Businesses)