Responsibilities Kforce's client, a privately held, multi-entity organization within a construction focused industry in Saint Louis, MO, is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee financial operations and lead accounting functions.Summary:This role partners closely with ownership and senior leadership, balancing day-to-day accounting responsibilities with higher-level financial oversight. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a collaborative environment. This client offers salary, 100% paid benefits for self and family, PTO 3 weeks, 401(k) team-oriented working environment. This position will be full time onsite in the Saint Louis, MO area.Key Responsibilities:
- Full cycle monthly close process across multiple entities
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
- Maintain general ledger accuracy and perform account reconciliations
- Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
- Process weekly payroll
- Inventory and cost of goods sold
- Support leadership with clear, timely financial reporting and analysis
Skills - 5-8 years of progressive accounting and finance experience and management skills
- Experience supporting multi-entity and/or owner-operated businesses
- Background in manufacturing, construction, or a similar trade-based industry
- Ability to work independently while providing leadership and sound judgment
- Comfortable building and improving systems and processes
- Ability to clearly communicate financial results and KPIs to non-financial stakeholders
- Reliable, accountable, and growth-minded
- Comfortable interacting with multiple departments, vendors, customers, and field personnel
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
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