Robert Half Talent Solutions is partnering with a Chesterfield distribution company searching for a Controller. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will lead a centralized accounting and AR/AP team, own the monthly closing, and be the day-to-day steward of clean, accurate, audit-ready financials across two operating divisions. This is a builder's role: you'll bring discipline and structure to a business scaling quickly, working closely with supply chain leadership on inventory and cost accounting.

Job responsibilities:

• Manage month-end and year-end closing and technical accounting across two business units and all locations.
• Serve as the primary liaison to external auditors.
• Build rigor and consistency into the close process, including standardizing chart of accounts and master data across system instances.
• Ensure financial systems, processes, and controls can scale as the company integrates acquisitions and continues its growth trajectory.
• Lead monthly budget-to-actual variance analysis, connecting financial results to operational drivers and supporting more predictive business insights.
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams on inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, landed cost, freight, rebate treatment, and physical and cycle count programs.
• Support the development of segment-level P & L reporting and dashboards that provide leadership with timely visibility across divisions.
• Support the CFO in developing financial models that connect inventory turns, gross margin by product line, and working capital trends for EBITDA, cash generation, and cash forecasting.
• Ensure accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls are consistently applied across all entities and locations.

Minimum qualifications:

• BS in Accounting or Finance, CPA or CMA designation required
• 5+ years of progressive Controller-level experience, ideally within a multi-site distribution business or a division of a large organization
• Strong GAAP knowledge, experience with multi-entity consolidations
• Proficiency with Power BI and AI-enabled accounting and reporting tools 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.