Controller

Kforce's client, a well-established consumer products organization located in the Saint Louis, MO area is seeking a Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations. Summary: This hands-on leadership role is ideal for a strong accounting professional who enjoys owning the details while contributing to strategic business decisions. The Controller will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and a small accounting team while partnering closely with leadership to drive operational and financial performance. This role will be operating on a hybrid schedule, client offering a competitive salary plus bonus and comprehensive benefits package. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Maintain ownership of financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting
• Prepare financial analyses, forecasts, budgets, and management reports
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and US GAAP
• Manage and develop accounting team members
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Support inventory accounting, costing, reserves, and gross margin analysis
• Assist with lender reporting, covenant compliance, and external audit requirements
• Partner with operational leaders to provide financial insight and support business growth
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required: CPA is a plus (not required)
• 5+ years of progressive accounting, finance, or controllership experience
• Consumer products, distribution, wholesale, manufacturing, import/export, or inventory-intensive environments
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting operations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
• Experience with ERP systems; Apprise experience is a plus
• Strong communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills