Finance Controller - Lead Month-End & Reporting

Bell & Associates, Inc.; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell & Associates, Inc. is seeking a proactive Controller to lead accounting functions, ensure timely and accurate reporting, and supervise accounting staff. The role emphasizes initiative, responsibility, and independence within a collaborative team environment.

The Controller will oversee general ledger activities, monthly closings, and preparation of schedules for auditors while liaising with the VP-Finance. This is a full-time exempt role with standard weekday hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in public accounting or 5 years of financial statement or month end close responsibility.
• Highly detail oriented.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Organized and able to analyze information.
• Knowledge of basic general ledger and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• GL account reconciliations
• Daily cash reporting, revenue accounting and financial analysis
• Bank reconciliations
• Monthly allocations
• Intercompany transactions
• Prepare and perform journal entries to maintain the books
• Provide supervision and assistance to AR/AP manager
• Prepare year-end schedules for auditors
• Coordinate with Business Analyst on system reporting requests
• Perform other duties per VP- Finance’s direction
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Detail-oriented

Effective communication

Organized

Analytical thinking

Accounting principles

Education

Public accounting experience (2+ years)

Financial statement / month-end close (5+ years)

Job description

Bell & Associates, Inc. is seeking a proactive Controller to lead accounting functions, ensure timely and accurate reporting, and supervise accounting staff. The role emphasizes initiative, responsibility, and independence within a collaborative team environment.

The Controller will oversee general ledger activities, monthly closings, and preparation of schedules for auditors while liaising with the VP-Finance. This is a full-time exempt role with standard weekday hours.