Controller

Century Group; California (MO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Group is partnering with a client to recruit a Controller who will oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and close processes across multiple business units and locations. The role demands strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and proven leadership of accounting teams.

The starting base salary is $200,000 to $250,000 per year, with compensation varying by skills, experience, and location. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of accounting leadership, multi-entity experience, and a proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience including controllership or senior leadership responsibilities.
• Experience overseeing multi-entity accounting, consolidations, and enterprise-level financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and audit support activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and close processes across multiple business units and locations.
• Manage general ledger activities, inventory accounting, fixed asset accounting, and other core accounting functions.
• Lead the preparation and review of financial statements, management reports, and consolidated results.
• Partner with operations and leadership to support cost analysis, budgeting, and financial decision making.
• Drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and develop accounting staff.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Leadership

ERP systems proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Controller to join their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting base salary of $200,000 to $250,000 per year.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and close processes across multiple business units and locations.
• Manage general ledger activities, inventory accounting, fixed asset accounting, and other core accounting functions.
• Lead the preparation and review of financial statements, management reports, and consolidated financial results.
• Partner with operations and leadership teams to support cost analysis, capital investments, budgeting, and financial decision making.
• Drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and develop accounting staff to support organizational growth.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including controllership or senior accounting leadership responsibilities.
• Previous experience overseeing multi entity accounting, financial consolidations, and enterprise level financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, internal controls, and audit support activities.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting tools.

Qualifications

• CPA credential preferred.
• Manufacturing, production, food and beverage, or other inventory intensive industry experience.
• Public accounting experience.
• Proven ability to lead accounting teams, standardize processes, and improve reporting efficiency in a multi site environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and leadership levels.