CONTROLLER

Align Prod; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Align Production Systems in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Controller to lead the finance function. The role requires owning the full accounting cycle, ensuring GAAP compliance, and delivering accurate reporting to the CFO and leadership.

The successful candidate will manage monthly closes, consolidate statements, optimize the chart of accounts, and drive budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning in a mid‑market manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience in manufacturing or project-based industries.
• At least 3 years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role with direct reports.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP in a mid-market manufacturing context.
• Experience building and enforcing internal controls and data integrity.
• Proven people manager who can lead an accounting team.
• Hands-on experience with Acumatica ERP and financial modules.
• Interest in AI, automation, and data architecture in finance.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close process end to end with accuracy.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain GL structure, COA, and cost allocation methodologies.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and applicable local standards.
• Design, implement, and maintain internal controls across processes.
• Coordinate tax compliance with external advisors and audits.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Monitor cash flow and manage banking relationships.

Skills

Financial leadership

Data integrity

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

People management

Analytical thinking

AI in finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA or CMA (preferred)

Tools

Acumatica ERP

Power BI

Job description

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CONTROLLER

400 FINANCE AND ADMI FULL TIME Management Chesterfield, MO, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1052

Salary Range: $110,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually

Position

Controller

Location

St. Louis, MO

Reports To

Type

Full-Time

Experience

7-10 Years

About Align Production Systems

Align Production Systems is a U.S.-based manufacturing company that designs and delivers production solutions for customers across multiple industries. We are in a period of significant growth and operational transformation, including the implementation of Acumatica as our core business platform. Our team is lean, collaborative, and focused on building scalable systems that will support the next stage of the company’s evolution.

Position Summary

The Controller will serve as a senior finance leader responsible for the integrity of Align’s financial operations, reporting, and internal controls. We are looking for a seasoned professional who can own the full accounting function and deliver the reporting and analysis that leadership needs to make informed decisions .

Core Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process end to end, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and management reporting packages for the CFO and leadership team.
• Maintain and continuously improve the general ledger structure, chart of accounts, and cost allocation methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable local accounting standards.
• Internal Controls & Compliance
• Design, implement, and maintain internal controls across all financial processes, including segregation of duties, approval workflows, and reconciliation procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements in coordination with external advisors.
• Support external audits and manage relationships with auditors and tax consultants.
• Monitor and enforce company financial policies and procedures.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
• Lead the annual budgeting process in partnership with the CFO and department heads.
• Develop and maintain rolling forecasts, scenario models, and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Provide financial analysis on key business initiatives, capital expenditures, and operational performance.
• Track financial KPIs and deliver regular performance commentary to leadership.
• Cash Management
• Monitor and manage cash flow, ensuring adequate liquidity for operations and capital commitments.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Manage banking relationships and treasury functions as delegated by the CFO.

Required Qualifications

• 7-10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, predominantly in manufacturing or project-based industries.
• At least 3 years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role with direct reports.
• Deep, applied knowledge of U.S. GAAP in a mid-market manufacturing context.
• Demonstrated history of building and enforcing internal controls, with a strong personal commitment to data integrity and security.
• Proven people manager who can lead an accounting team and serve as a local office leader.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Acumatica strongly preferred) including implementation, configuration, or optimization of financial modules.
• Genuine interest in and aptitude for AI, automation, and data architecture as applied to finance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in manufacturing, engineering services, or project-based industries.
• Direct experience with Acumatica ERP
• Experience with business intelligence or dashboarding tools such as Power BI.
• CMA, MBA, or other advanced credentials.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

In the first 12 months, a successful Controller at APS will have:

• Taken full ownership of the monthly close and delivered consistently accurate, on-time financial statements.
• Developed a financial data architecture post-Acumatica implementation with that supports reporting across business units, projects, and product lines.
• Built dashboards and reporting tools that give leadership real-time visibility into financial and operational performance.
• Established or strengthened internal controls that scale with the company’s growth.
• Earned the trust of the CFO and cross-functional leaders as a reliable, proactive finance partner.