Assistant Controller

Kforce Inc.

Saint Louis, MO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$150,000–$175,000
SKILLS
Accounting, Billing, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Customer Support/Service, External Audit, Finance, Financial Compliance, Financial Control, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Systems, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Journal Entries, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Management Reporting, Operations, Payroll Accounting, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Public Accounting, Reconciliation, Research Skills, Risk Management, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Accounting, Technical Research, Technical Support, Time Management
LOCATION
Saint Louis, MO
POSTED
2 days ago
Kforce is partnering with a client in the St. Louis area to identify an Assistant Controller. In this role, the Assistant Controller will oversee the company's accounting operations and financial reporting processes, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of financial information. This individual will help maintain a strong internal control environment and support budgeting and reporting structures designed to minimize risk, improve the accuracy of financial results, and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and works effectively within a team-oriented culture. Extremely flexible and 1 day in office per month. Responsibilities
  • Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, billing, and payroll accounting
  • Prepare, review, and approve journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reports
  • Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to management
  • Support budgeting processes and partner with departments to drive financial compliance
  • Prepare financial statements and management reporting
  • Lead process improvement initiatives and maintain updated procedures
  • Supervise and develop accounting and administrative staff
  • Maintain strong financial controls and coordinate external audits

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 7+ years of accounting/finance experience, including 5+ years of managing a professional team
  • CPA and public accounting experience strongly preferred;
Prior controller experience a plus
  • Experience with accounting and financial systems
  • Strong professionalism, customer-service mindset, and ability to handle confidential information
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with tight deadlines
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to research technical accounting guidance and support strategic initiatives

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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About the Company

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Kforce Inc.

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1962
WEBSITE
http://www.kforce.com/