Strategic Finance Controller: Lead Close & Insights

Brand Addition; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brand Addition in St. Louis, MO is seeking a highly skilled Controller to oversee all financial operations and develop efficient processes within a detail-oriented, entrepreneurial environment.

You will lead a 6-person accounting team, ensure GAAP compliance, manage month-end close, budgeting, and reporting, and drive automation and improvements in financial visibility for executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Expertise in preparing and analyzing financial statements and budgets.
• Proficiency in cash flow forecasting, accounts receivable, and payable processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Minimum 3-5 years proven experience in Controller or Senior Management role.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, including GAAP standards.
• Expertise in month-end close processes and journal entries.
• Experience with internal controls and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent leadership skills to manage accounting teams.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and with minimal oversight.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Lead support work for annual financial statement audit and support needs for tax advisors.
• Maintain accurate inventory valuation; oversee cycle counts and year-end inventory.
• Monitor financial performance against budget/forecast and provide variance analysis.
• Manage cash flow forecasting; oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
• Monitor credit risk, customer payment performance, and collections strategies.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Optimize ERP/system workflows relating to purchasing, inventory, and sales.
• Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual processes.
• Lead improvements in reporting, data accuracy, and financial visibility across the organization.
• Supervise accounting team of 6 (AP, AR, Payroll, Billing and General Accountant).
• Provide financial insights to executive leadership for strategic decisions.

Skills

Financial statements

GAAP

Cash flow forecasting

Month-end close

Leadership

Internal controls

CPA preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Brand Addition in St. Louis, MO is seeking a highly skilled Controller to oversee all financial operations and develop efficient processes within a detail-oriented, entrepreneurial environment.

You will lead a 6-person accounting team, ensure GAAP compliance, manage month-end close, budgeting, and reporting, and drive automation and improvements in financial visibility for executive leadership.