Controller

Anders Talent Recruitment; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Anders Talent Recruitment is seeking a hands‑on Controller to oversee daily accounting and financial operations in a small company setting. You will supervise one accounting employee and partner with leadership on reporting and analysis to drive improvements.

The role emphasizes hands‑on input, strong Excel use, and attention to detail as the company scales its financial processes with growth opportunities ahead.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or substantial accounting leadership experience.
• 2+ years of accounting management or supervisory experience.
• Strong foundation in debits, credits, and accounting principles.
• Experience handling multiple sets of books and close processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day accounting and financial operations.
• Manage and review multiple sets of books.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports.
• Oversee reconciliations, month‑end close, and year‑end close.
• Ensure accurate recording of transactions and proper application of accounting principles.
• Identify and resolve accounting issues and improve processes.
• Work closely with leadership on financial reporting and analysis.
• Use Excel extensively for reporting and analysis.
• Supervise, train, and support one accounting team member.

Skills

Excel skills

Accounting management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

We are seeking a hands‑on, problem‑solving Controller to oversee the company’s accounting and financial operations. This is a key role in a small company where you’ll be involved in the day‑to‑day accounting, financial reporting, and process improvement.

The Controller will supervise one accounting employee and have opportunity for growth and increased responsibility as the company expands.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day accounting and financial operations.
• Manage and review multiple sets of books.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports.
• Oversee reconciliations, month‑end close, and year‑end close.
• Ensure accurate recording of transactions and proper application of accounting principles.
• Identify and resolve accounting issues and improve processes.
• Work closely with company leadership on financial reporting and analysis.
• Use Excel extensively for reporting, analysis, and problem‑solving.
• Supervise, train, and support one accounting team member.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting management or supervisory experience.
• Significant accounting experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Thorough understanding of debits, credits, and accounting fundamentals.
• Experience working with multiple sets of books.
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving and organizational skills.
• Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and comfortable working independently.
• Willingness to be a hands‑on contributor who gets into the details and solves problems.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who wants to make an impact in a small‑company environment and grow with the company into a larger role.