Controller (8632)

EBS Recruiters; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ebs Recruiters LLC is seeking a strategic Controller to provide financial leadership for a portfolio of clients in a professional services setting. This role combines accounting oversight, financial strategy, and advisory support with client relationship management.

The ideal candidate brings public accounting, advisory, or outsourced accounting experience, demonstrates strong leadership, and partners with decision-makers to translate financial data into actionable insights while maintaining a

Qualifications

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Leadership and team development.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Financial reporting and GAAP knowledge.
• Client relationship management.
• Auditing/controls experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to a portfolio of clients, providing guidance on accounting, reporting, and financial management.
• Review and analyze financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reports to identify trends and support strategic decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and consultative support.
• Present financial results and recommendations to business leaders and key stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting professionals to ensure high-quality service delivery and professional growth.
• Oversee financial reporting processes, month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and audit preparation.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, strengthen internal controls, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal teams to solve complex accounting challenges and implement best practices.
• Support client onboarding, process improvements, and special financial projects.
• Participate in talent development, hiring, training, and performance management initiatives.

Job description

Controller Position Overview:

We are seeking a strategic and client-focused Controller to provide financial leadership, accounting oversight, and advisory support for a portfolio of clients. This is not a traditional in-house Controller role. Instead, this position combines accounting expertise, financial strategy, client relationship management, and team leadership within a collaborative professional services environment. The ideal candidate enjoys working with a variety of organizations, partnering directly with decision-makers, and delivering meaningful financial insights. This role is well suited for someone with a public accounting, advisory, or outsourced accounting background who is seeking a dynamic leadership position with strong work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to a portfolio of clients, providing guidance on accounting, reporting, and financial management.
• Review and analyze financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reports to identify trends and support strategic decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and consultative support.
• Present financial results and recommendations to business leaders and key stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting professionals to ensure high-quality service delivery and professional growth.
• Oversee financial reporting processes, month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and audit preparation.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, strengthen internal controls, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal teams to solve complex accounting challenges and implement best practices.
• Support client onboarding, process improvements, and special financial projects.
• Participate in talent development, hiring, training, and performance management initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Progressive experience in accounting, audit, advisory, outsourced accounting, or financial leadership roles.
• Previous experience leading and developing accounting professionals.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and accounting principles.
• Experience preparing or reviewing budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and client service.
• Collaborative leadership style with a commitment to professional excellence and continuous improvement.