Robert Half is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to support accounting operations and strengthen financial oversight for a growing organization in Hazelwood, Missouri. This position will play a critical role in leading the close process, enhancing reporting accuracy, and partnering with operational leaders to support informed financial decision-making.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, proven leadership capability, and the ability to turn financial data into actionable business insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day accounting operations across accounts payable and general ledger functions, while mentoring staff and promoting high-performance standards
• Manage monthly and annual close processes across multiple entities, including accruals, reconciliations, cutoffs, and supporting schedules
• Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet analyses, and intercompany allocations to maintain complete and accurate financial records
• Oversee financial reporting and analyze results to identify trends, explain variances, and provide meaningful updates to leadership
• Maintain the chart of accounts and drive consistency in financial reporting practices across the organization
• Supervise payment activity for vendors, contractors, credit cards, and prepaid expenses, ensuring timely processing and strong financial controls
• Partner with operations leaders to review spending patterns, identify inefficiencies, and recommend opportunities to improve cost management and profitability
• Develop and monitor cost and margin reporting, including metrics such as revenue, expense, and profit per mile across business segments
• Strengthen internal controls, support audit readiness, and maintain organized documentation for contracts, leases, and other key financial records
• Provide financial analysis, KPI reporting, and business recommendations to help leadership evaluate performance and make sound operational decisionsQualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred
• Progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of month-end and year-end close, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Experience supporting multi-entity environments preferred
• Ability to analyze financial results and communicate findings clearly to both finance and operations stakeholders
• Strong understanding of internal controls, audit support, and process improvement
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working within ERP or accounting systems
• Industry experience in transportation, logistics, or a related operational environment is preferredComprehensive benefit package and competitive salary plus bonus depending on experience.

For immediate consideration, please apply online to this role; you may also contact Craig Lavelle via LinkedIn or via phone at 314-279-7382.