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.<br><br>Job responsibilities: <br>• Manage month-end and year-end closing and technical accounting across two business units and all locations.<br>• Serve as the primary liaison to external auditors.<br>• Build rigor and consistency into the close process, including standardizing chart of accounts and master data across system instances. <br>• Ensure financial systems, processes, and controls can scale as the company integrates acquisitions and continues its growth trajectory.<br>• Lead monthly budget-to-actual variance analysis, connecting financial results to operational drivers and supporting more predictive business insights.<br>• 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.<br>• Support the development of segment-level P & L reporting and dashboards that provide leadership with timely visibility across divisions.<br>• 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.<br>• Ensure accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls are consistently applied across all entities and locations.<br><br>Minimum qualifications: <br>• BS in Accounting or Finance, CPA or CMA designation required<br>• 5+ years of progressive Controller-level experience, ideally within a multi-site distribution business or a division of a large organization<br>• Strong GAAP knowledge, experience with multi-entity consolidations<br>• Proficiency with Power BI and AI-enabled accounting and reporting tools preferred<br><br>Comprehensive 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.