Controller

Description Robert Half Talent Solutions is partnering with a Chesterfield distribution company searching for a Controller. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will lead a centralized accounting and AR/AP team, own the monthly closing, and be the day-to-day steward of clean, accurate, audit-ready financials across two operating divisions. This is a builder's role: you'll bring discipline and structure to a business scaling quickly, working closely with supply chain leadership on inventory and cost accounting.

Job responsibilities:

• Manage month-end and year-end closing and technical accounting across two business units and all locations.

• Serve as the primary liaison to external auditors.

• Build rigor and consistency into the close process, including standardizing chart of accounts and master data across system instances.

• Ensure financial systems, processes, and controls can scale as the company integrates acquisitions and continues its growth trajectory.

• Lead monthly budget-to-actual variance analysis, connecting financial results to operational drivers and supporting more predictive business insights.

• Partner with operations and supply chain teams on inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, landed cost, freight, rebate treatment, and physical and cycle count programs.

• Support the development of segment-level P & L reporting and dashboards that provide leadership with timely visibility across divisions.

• Support the CFO in developing financial models that connect inventory turns, gross margin by product line, and working capital trends for EBITDA, cash generation, and cash forecasting.

• Ensure accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls are consistently applied across all entities and locations.

Minimum qualifications:

• BS in Accounting or Finance, CPA or CMA designation required

• 5+ years of progressive Controller-level experience, ideally within a multi-site distribution business or a division of a large organization

• Strong GAAP knowledge, experience with multi-entity consolidations

• Proficiency with Power BI and AI-enabled accounting and reporting tools preferred

Comprehensive benefit package and competitive salary plus bonus depending on experience. For immediate consideration, please apply online to this role; you may also contact Craig Lavelle via LinkedIn or via phone at 314-279-7382. Requirements • 5+ years of progressive accounting or controllership experience, preferably in a multi-site or multi-entity environment.

• Strong knowledge of general ledger management, month-end close, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.

• Experience with inventory accounting, inventory reconciliation, costing, and financial analysis in an operational or product-based business.

• Demonstrated ability to perform budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis and connect financial results to business performance drivers.

• Background managing audit preparation, audit schedules, and external auditor relationships.

• Proficiency with enterprise accounting systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, including Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar platforms.

• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and internal financial controls.

• Leadership experience with the ability to supervise staff and collaborate effectively across finance, operations, and supply chain teams.

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