Assistant Controller

Kforce Inc; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D

Paid time off

Job summary

Kforce Inc. is seeking an Assistant Controller in the Saint Louis, MO area to support corporate accounting, financial reporting, and global consolidation activities.

You will partner with executive leadership to ensure accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and continuous process improvements in a hybrid setting (on-site Tue/Thu). Responsibilities include month-end close, general ledger oversight, global consolidations, audits, and preparation of monthly/quarterly/year-end packages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Experience with consolidations, internal controls, and audit support.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Corporate Controller in overseeing accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Manage month-end close processes and ensure timely, accurate results.
• Oversee general ledger activities, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Assist with global consolidations and foreign currency accounting.
• Support implementation of new accounting standards and technical accounting initiatives.
• Strengthen internal controls, policies, and compliance processes.
• Coordinate annual audits and support external auditors.
• Analyze financial results and prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting packages.
• Mentor and support accounting staff.
• Assist with cash flow analysis, forecasting, and M&A integration activities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and system optimization.

Skills

CPA

Consolidations

Internal controls

U.S. GAAP

Excel

ERP systems

Analytical

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Kforce's client, a growing global organization located in the Saint Louis, MO area is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to support corporate accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and global consolidation activities. This role partners closely with executive leadership and global finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, process improvements, and compliance with U.S. GAAP. The client offers salary and benefits for this hybrid position, Tuesday and Thursday on-site, and a team-oriented working environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Corporate Controller in overseeing accounting operations and financial reporting
• Manage month-end close processes and ensure timely, accurate results
• Oversee general ledger activities, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Assist with global consolidations and foreign currency accounting
• Support implementation of new accounting standards and technical accounting initiatives
• Strengthen internal controls, policies, and compliance processes
• Coordinate annual audits and support external auditors
• Analyze financial results and prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting packages
• Mentor and support accounting staff
• Assist with cash flow analysis, forecasting, and M&A integration activities
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and system optimization

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA strongly preferred
• Experience with consolidations, internal controls, and audit support
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel and ERP system skills
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Public accounting experience highly preferred

Pay & Benefits

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.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.