Strategic Corporate Controller

Christy Industrial Holdings; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Christy Industrial Holdings seeks a Corporate Controller to lead the accounting function, ensuring timely GAAP-compliant financial statements and close processes. You will manage audits, tax compliance, internal controls, and financial planning across all business units.

Reporting to the CFO, you will supervise payroll, AR/AP, fixed assets, and the general ledger while driving COS initiatives and continuous improvement using ERP tools and AI-enabled automation.

Qualifications

• Must produce GAAP-compliant financial statements and monthly close with commentary identifying drivers of change.
• Leads external audits, insurance, sales and use tax, and other audits; ensures audit-ready workpapers and up-to-date records.
• Strengthens internal controls and financial processes; partners with COS planning and cross-functional teams to drive profitability.

Responsibilities

• Owns monthly financial close and GAAP-compliant reporting.
• Leads, coaches, and develops accounting staff and maintains internal controls.
• Manages tax filings, audits, and statutory reporting across business units.
• Oversees AR/AP, payroll, fixed assets, GL, and financial reporting activities.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Audit management

ERP systems

Team leadership

Financial planning

Tax compliance

Process improvement

AI tools usage

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Christy Industrial Holdings seeks a Corporate Controller to lead the accounting function, ensuring timely GAAP-compliant financial statements and close processes. You will manage audits, tax compliance, internal controls, and financial planning across all business units.

Reporting to the CFO, you will supervise payroll, AR/AP, fixed assets, and the general ledger while driving COS initiatives and continuous improvement using ERP tools and AI-enabled automation.