Controller

Anders Talent Recruitment; Missouri; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A St. Louis-based manufacturing company is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting and financial operations in a high-visibility role reporting to ownership.

The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing accounting background, including cost accounting and inventory, and will supervise staff while providing strategic financial guidance to ownership.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing accounting experience required
• Experience with cost accounting and inventory
• Proficiency with Excel for large data analysis
• Experience with manufacturing ERP systems preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and take ownership
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee day-to-day accounting and financial operations
• Manage accounting staff and reporting
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory accounting, and analysis
• Monitor inventory levels, valuation, costs, variances
• Analyze manufacturing costs, margins, operational performance
• Prepare and review financial statements, budgets, forecasts, reports
• Develop and improve accounting processes, controls, procedures
• Partner with operations and ownership to identify profitability improvements
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations for decisions
• Ensure integrity of data in ERP
• Take hands-on approach and assist with accounting functions when needed

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Manufacturing accounting

ERP systems

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Manufacturing ERP software

Job description

Manufacturing Controller – St. Louis, MO

Our client is a rapidly growing St. Louis-based manufacturing company seeking a hands-on Controller to lead and oversee accounting and financial operations. This is a high-visibility position reporting directly to ownership, with the opportunity to play a key role in the company’s continued growth.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong manufacturing accounting background, particularly in cost accounting, inventory, and operational finance. This individual must be comfortable both doing the work and supervising others, while also providing strategic financial guidance to ownership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee day-to-day accounting and financial operations
• Manage and supervise accounting staff and ensure accurate, timely reporting
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory accounting, and manufacturing-related financial analysis
• Monitor inventory levels, valuation, costs, and variances
• Analyze manufacturing costs, margins, and operational performance
• Prepare and review financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and management reports
• Develop and improve accounting processes, controls, and procedures
• Partner with operations and ownership to identify opportunities for improved profitability and efficiency
• Provide meaningful financial analysis and recommendations to support business decisions
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data within the ERP system
• Take a hands-on approach and step in to perform accounting functions when needed

Requirements

• Strong accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience with cost accounting and inventory
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA preferred
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to analyze and manipulate large data sets
• Strong ERP system experience; manufacturing ERP experience is highly desirable
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities
• Proactive, confident, and strategic approach to business and financial issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

This is an excellent opportunity for a results-oriented Controller who wants to have a direct impact on a growing manufacturing organization and work closely with ownership.