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Controller jobs in St. Louis, MO
Controllers run the accounting function of a company. They own the close process, financial reporting, and internal controls, and manage the accounting team that keeps the numbers accurate and audit-ready.
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accrual management functions, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting. Use established accounting principles to work under... ...reporting packages timely and accurately in accordance with internal controls an…
and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental…
the Finance & Accounting team, responsible for performing complex accounting activities, supporting accurate financial reporting, contributing to internal control processes, and providing financial analysis to support bu…
process, and helping administer business compliance across our control environment. This role also proactively drives process improvement... ...journal entries in accordance with GAAP, delivering accurate financial state…
SFW Partners, LLC offers a “people first” culture integrated into all we do. For over 55 years, SFW has proudly served St. Louis by providing our clients full-service advisory, accounting, tax, and audit services. Our pu…
SFW Partners, LLC offers a “people first” culture integrated into all we do. For over 55 years, SFW has proudly served St. Louis by providing our clients full-service advisory, accounting, tax, and audit services. Our pu…
DatamanUSA is looking for a Senior Budget System Administrator & Analyst for our direct client based in MO. This is a great opportunity for someone who is a quick learner with excellent people skills. Job Details: Job Ti…
Who We Are: Honkamp, P.C. is a Top 10 Midwest CPA and business advisory group (Accounting Today, 2025). We add value for our clients by providing forward-thinking, effective and timely services and solutions. Inside our…
$23 - $25 per hour
Ledger accounting is required. Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial accounting principles. Proficient in MS Office and Excel.... ...transactions and entries. Implement and adhere to internal controls and accounting pro…
Description: About Us At Larson Financial Group, we are committed to helping our clients build a secure financial future. Our team delivers comprehensive wealth management services with a personalized touch, and we’re lo…
$30 per hour
ESTIMATOR (Commercial Construction) Award Winning and growing General Contractor is seeking to fill some key positions. They like to separate themselves from competition, good company, good stable work, good employee bas…
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What controllers earn in St. Louis
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $40–$53 | $83k–$110k |
| Mid level | $53–$71 | $110k–$147k |
| Senior | $69–$97 | $143k–$202k |
Adjusted for the St. Louis market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
GAAP and technical accountingFinancial reportingInternal controlsTeam managementMonth-end and year-end closeAudit managementERP systems (NetSuite, SAP)Cash flow managementProcess documentation
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How have you improved a close process you inherited?
Give the before and after in days, and the specific changes: reconciliation cadence, checklist ownership, or automation. Show the team came along with the change.
Tell me about your experience managing an external audit.
Describe owning the PBC list, keeping schedules ready year-round, and how the audit concluded — ideally with no material adjustments and a shorter fieldwork period.
How do you design internal controls without slowing the business down?
Show risk-based thinking: strong controls where dollars and fraud risk concentrate, lighter touch elsewhere, and automation where judgment is not needed.
How do you develop and retain your accounting team?
Mention clear ownership of areas, cross-training to remove single points of failure, and giving seniors visible stretch work like audit or systems projects.
Describe a technical accounting issue you had to research and resolve.
Pick something real — revenue recognition, leases, capitalization — and walk through the guidance you applied and how you documented the position.
How do you work with FP&A and the CFO?
Frame the controller as the source of trustworthy actuals: clean, timely closes that let FP&A forecast and the CFO speak to the board with confidence.
Tell me about a time you found or prevented a material problem.
Show vigilance plus process: how the issue surfaced, how you contained and corrected it, and the control you added afterward.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For controllers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Lead with the scope you controlled: revenue, entity count, team size, and audit firm relationships.
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Quantify close discipline, for example a consistent five-day close across a multi-entity consolidation.
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Name clean audit outcomes and any first-year audits or system implementations you led.
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Include CPA licensure prominently; most controller postings treat it as required.
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Show a systems story, such as migrating from QuickBooks to NetSuite, since controllers often own that transition.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Senior Accountant
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Accounting Manager
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Assistant Controller
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Controller
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VP of Finance / CFO
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