Senior GAAP Controller - Close, Audits & Compliance

ebs recruiters LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Client is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function, oversee GAAP-compliant financial statements, and manage the close process. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to drive audits, compliance, and growth.

The Controller will collaborate with executive leadership to implement best practices, strengthen internal controls, and improve processes across the organization in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and technical accounting.
• Experience with multi-entity and intercompany accounting.
• ERP system experience (NetSuite preferred).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
• Ensure timely, accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Lead external audits, reviews, and examinations.
• Design and maintain internal controls; drive process improvements.
• Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams on financial reporting.
• Oversee multi-entity and intercompany activities.
• Support public-company readiness and SEC reporting when applicable.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Financial close management

Internal controls

Leadership

Excel skills

Audits preparation

Multi-entity accounting

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA license

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Client is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function, oversee GAAP-compliant financial statements, and manage the close process. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to drive audits, compliance, and growth.

The Controller will collaborate with executive leadership to implement best practices, strengthen internal controls, and improve processes across the organization in a fast-paced environment.