Controller

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Controller for a stand-alone $25-35mm entity in St. Charles, MO. The role leads the accounting and finance function, reporting to executive leadership and overseeing a small team.

This is a high-visibility, hands-on leadership opportunity within a growing organization. The Controller will drive technical accounting, reporting, planning, and scalable processes to support continued growth and integration with the parent company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting foundation.
• Proven ability to build processes, controls, and scalable accounting infrastructure.
• Leadership, business-partner mindset, and stakeholder-management experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Career progression showing increasing ownership.
• Polished communication skills and credible leadership presence.
• Ability to work onsite five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
• Develop and improve internal controls and accounting policies.
• Deliver accurate financial reporting to local and corporate leadership.
• Identify process-improvement opportunities and implement scalable solutions.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve business performance and financial discipline.
• Lead and develop the local accounting and administrative team.
• Support integration efforts, systems optimization, and growth initiatives.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Onsite oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

One of our top nationwide clients is seeking a Controller to lead its accounting and finance function for a stand-alone $25-35mm entity in St Charles, MO. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership opportunity within a growing business with a long operating history and the resources of a larger organization.

Position Overview

The Controller will serve as both the organization's technical accounting leader and a strategic operational finance partner. This person will oversee core accounting operations, strengthen financial reporting and controls, support planning and analysis, and help build scalable processes for continued growth. This role is part of the executive leadership team and has three direct reports, including a manager of a team.

Location

The position is 100% onsite, Monday through Friday, in St. Charles, MO.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, and compliance


• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities


• Develop, maintain, and improve internal controls and accounting policies


• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting to local and corporate leadership


• Identify process-improvement opportunities and implement scalable solutions


• Partner with operational leaders to improve business performance and financial discipline


• Lead and develop the local accounting and administrative team


• Support integration efforts, systems optimization, and company growth initiatives


• Serve as the primary finance liaison between the local business and corporate finance leadership

Qualifications

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


• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting foundation


• Demonstrated ability to build processes, controls, and scalable accounting infrastructure


• Proven leadership, business-partnership, and stakeholder-management experience


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Career progression reflecting increasing ownership and responsibility


• Polished communication skills and credible leadership presence


• Ability to work onsite five days per week

Leadership Profile

The successful candidate will bring strong business acumen, operational curiosity, and a collaborative approach. This person should be comfortable remaining hands-on, working through change, challenging the organization constructively, and taking accountability for results.

Compensation and Benefits

• Performance-based bonus opportunity: 10% annual target

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Lead the finance function for a long-established local business


• Partner directly with local and corporate leadership


• Improve financial visibility, processes, controls, and scalable infrastructure


• Make a visible impact during a continued growth phase


• Access long-term advancement opportunities within a larger organization