Division Controller

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing, operationally focused business where your work will directly impact profitability, reporting accuracy, and decision-making
• Step into a high-visibility finance leadership role supporting a division while partnering closely with operations
• Take ownership of the close process, financial reporting, cost control, and internal controls in a hands-on environment
• Lead and develop accounting talent while helping build stronger processes and discipline across the business
• Earn strong compensation in a stable, established company with real opportunity to make your mark

Location: This is a fully on-site position based in Hazelwood, Missouri, offering strong day-to-day collaboration with leadership and operations.

Note: To be considered, candidates must have an accounting degree, progressive accounting experience with increasing responsibility, and a stable work history. Candidates coming from either a Controller track or a strong Accounting Manager background will be considered.

About Us

We are a well-established, growth-oriented company operating in a fast-paced, service-driven industry with a significant multi-state footprint. Our team is focused on operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement, and we value professionals who want to contribute in a meaningful, hands-on way. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Oversee accounting operations for a division, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Manage month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and balance sheet support
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and related internal reports
• Help maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and financial discipline across the division
• Partner with operations leaders to analyze costs, trends, margins, and business performance
• Support budgeting, forecasting, KPI tracking, and financial analysis tied to operational results
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, helping create accountability and process consistency
• Review accounts payable activity, vendor payments, credit card activity, and other transactional accounting items
• Assist with intercompany allocations, chart of accounts maintenance, and reporting consistency
• Support audit activity and maintain strong documentation of financial records, contracts, and related materials
• Identify process improvement opportunities that strengthen reporting, efficiency, and profitability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience preferred
• Strong experience with financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, and internal controls
• Prior leadership or team oversight experience strongly preferred
• Experience in transportation, logistics, distribution, manufacturing, or another operationally intensive environment preferred
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills
• ERP experience preferred
• CPA or CMA is a plus
• Stable work history with demonstrated career progression

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the chance to make a visible impact in a business that values finance as a true partner to operations. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys ownership, wants to help improve processes, and likes working in a practical, fast-moving environment where leadership can see the value you bring.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance