Controller (Head of Finance)

McClure; Missouri; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

HSA Contribution

Hybrid Work Options

Employee Ownership Program

Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

McClure Engineering seeks a Controller to lead the Finance function, reporting to the COO. This senior role ensures accurate, scalable financial operations and provides strategic insight to support growth and decision making.

You will manage accounting, financial reporting, audits, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow, while coaching the finance team and partnering with executives on performance drivers and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Experience leading accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with direct reports and team development.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership and guidance to the COO and leadership team.
• Oversee financial reporting, month-end close, and audits; ensure accurate statements and management reports.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and treasury activities; drive working capital improvements.
• Establish and maintain internal controls; ensure regulatory compliance and policy documentation.
• Coach and develop the Finance team; build scalable processes for growth.
• Improve reporting automation and system tooling to enhance data visibility.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Excel proficiency

Internal controls

Tax knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Position Summary

The Controller serves as the senior finance leader and head of the Finance function, reporting directly to the COO. This role is responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and scalability of the company's financial operations while providing strategic insight that supports business decisions.

This is a highly visible role that combines leadership, analysis, and execution. The ideal candidate enjoys rolling up their sleeves to manage day-to-day accounting operations while also partnering with senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, cash management, business planning, and organizational growth initiatives.

The Controller will lead all accounting functions, oversee financial reporting, manage internal controls and compliance, and build the processes and capabilities necessary to support the next phase of growth for the company.

What You'll Do

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Partner with the COO and leadership team to provide financial insight and business guidance.
• Translate financial data into meaningful recommendations that support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Develop financial models and analyses to support investments, hiring decisions, project/company profitability, and operational improvements.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend appropriate actions.

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting activities.
• Prepare and review accurate financial statements and management reports.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure the integrity of the general ledger and accounting records.
• Analyze financial performance and communicate key trends to leadership.
• Coordinate annual audits, tax engagements, and lead tax mitigation programs.
• Provide actionable reporting on company performance, utilization, backlog, profitability, and cash flow.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

• Lead the annual budgeting process.
• Develop and maintain financial forecasts and projections.
• Monitor performance against budget and forecast assumptions.

Cash Flow & Financial Management

• Monitor cash position and liquidity.
• Develop short- and long-term cash flow forecasts.
• Manage banking relationships and treasury activities.
• Recommend strategies to improve cash flow, working capital, and overall financial performance.

Controls, Compliance & Risk Management

• Establish and maintain strong internal controls.
• Coordinate annual audits and tax engagements.
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements and applicable regulations.
• Maintain finance policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Support HR with payroll and benefit audits.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop Finance team members.
• Establish clear goals, accountability, and performance expectations.
• Build scalable processes that support long-term organizational growth.
• Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and service to internal stakeholders.

Process Improvement & Technology

• Streamline financial processes and workflows.
• Improve reporting automation and data visibility.
• Partner with internal teams to optimize financial systems and tools.
• Ensure financial information is timely, accurate, and accessible.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Experience leading accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with direct reports and team development.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation.
• Experience in professional services, engineering, architecture, consulting, or project-based organizations.
• Experience working directly with executive leadership teams.
• Experience driving process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.

Benefits:

100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for employees — no payroll deductions for employee coverage.

Dependents, including spouses, children, stepchildren, and domestic partners, may be added at an additional cost.

Health Savings Account (HSA) with a $1,300 annual employer contribution.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options available.

Company-Paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.

401(k) Retirement Plan with a 3% Safe Harbor employer contribution.

Employee Ownership Opportunity— become an owner of the company you help build.

Company-Paid Identity Theft Protection.

Free Employer-Sponsored Therapy Services and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Annual Wellness Reimbursement of up to $300.

Paid Parking at our convenient downtown location—perfect for Cardinals and Blues fans.

On-Site Fitness Center, plus showers and lockers.

On-Site Golf Simulator

Generous Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and a floating holiday.

Paid Parental Leave with flexible scheduling options to support your family's needs.

Adoption Assistance of up to $1000

Continuing Education, professional development, and professional membership support.

Flexible Scheduling & Hybrid Work Options, including the ability to work remotely one day per week.

At McClure, we invest in your health, well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance—because our people are our greatest asset.

McClure Engineering is an "Employer of Choice" repeatedly named one of St. Louis' Top Workplaces and Healthiest Employers!

While being a leader in the engineering industry, McClure's corporate culture promotes work-life balance and fun with a wide-array of company sponsored activities such as annual float trips, summer softball games, barbecues, corporate massages, traveling nurses and cardio, weight & relaxation rooms with on-site showers available to employees and their families. Additionally, McClure offers an extremely comprehensive benefits package, generous paid time-off, support for on-going learning and development, superior wellness program, casual dress work environment, hybrid remote work schedule, and stable retirement (401k) plan and stock purchase program to promote financial security.

McClure Engineering values diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.