Senior Controller — Finance Leader, Strategy & Growth (Hybrid)

Benskin Talent Partners; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Bonus potential

Ownership potential after 1 year

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Benskin Talent Partners is seeking a Controller for a St. Louis-based consulting engineering firm. You will lead the finance function, report to the COO, and partner with the leadership team to translate financial data into strategic decisions.

The role focuses on close management, budgeting, cash flow, audits, and building a scalable finance function. CPA preferred and 7+ years in accounting/finance within professional services or project-based organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leading accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Strong leadership and team development experience; ability to manage a finance function.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations: close, statements, and management reporting.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and reporting on performance, utilization, backlog, profitability, and cash flow.
• Manage cash position, liquidity, banking relationships, and treasury activities.
• Establish internal controls and coordinate audits and tax engagements.
• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting/finance team.
• Partner with COO and leadership to translate financial data into actionable recommendations.
• Streamline processes and improve reporting automation, leveraging Deltek Vantagepoint.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Internal controls

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Excel

Job description

Benskin Talent Partners is seeking a Controller for a St. Louis-based consulting engineering firm. You will lead the finance function, report to the COO, and partner with the leadership team to translate financial data into strategic decisions.

The role focuses on close management, budgeting, cash flow, audits, and building a scalable finance function. CPA preferred and 7+ years in accounting/finance within professional services or project-based organizations.