Division Controller

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing, operationally focused business where your work will directly impact profitability, reporting accuracy, and decision-making
• Step into a high-visibility finance leadership role supporting a division while partnering closely with operations
• Take ownership of the close process, financial reporting, cost control, and internal controls in a hands-on environment
• Lead and develop accounting talent while helping build stronger processes and discipline across the business
• Earn strong compensation in a stable, established company with real opportunity to make your mark

Location: This is a fully on-site position based in Hazelwood, Missouri, offering strong day-to-day collaboration with leadership and operations.

Note: To be considered, candidates must have an accounting degree, progressive accounting experience with increasing responsibility, and a stable work history. Candidates coming from either a Controller track or a strong Accounting Manager background will be considered.

About Us

We are a well-established, growth-oriented company operating in a fast-paced, service-driven industry with a significant multi-state footprint. Our team is focused on operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement, and we value professionals who want to contribute in a meaningful, hands-on way. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Oversee accounting operations for a division, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Manage month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and balance sheet support
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and related internal reports
• Help maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and financial discipline across the division
• Partner with operations leaders to analyze costs, trends, margins, and business performance
• Support budgeting, forecasting, KPI tracking, and financial analysis tied to operational results
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, helping create accountability and process consistency
• Review accounts payable activity, vendor payments, credit card activity, and other transactional accounting items
• Assist with intercompany allocations, chart of accounts maintenance, and reporting consistency
• Support audit activity and maintain strong documentation of financial records, contracts, and related materials
• Identify process improvement opportunities that strengthen reporting, efficiency, and profitability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience preferred
• Strong experience with financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, and internal controls
• Prior leadership or team oversight experience strongly preferred
• Experience in transportation, logistics, distribution, manufacturing, or another operationally intensive environment preferred
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills
• ERP experience preferred
• CPA or CMA is a plus
• Stable work history with demonstrated career progression

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the chance to make a visible impact in a business that values finance as a true partner to operations. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys ownership, wants to help improve processes, and likes working in a practical, fast-moving environment where leadership can see the value you bring.

JPC-958

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: Accounting or financedegree, 5+ yrs of progressive accounting experience, stable tenure

• Nice to haves: operational industry background such as transportation, logistics, distribution, or manufacturing, plus prior leadership and ERP/GAAP strength.

• Additional context: Relocation- [mabye]. Packages - [no]

• Salary Bands:

  • 7 to 9 years of directly relevant experience: $100,000 to $108,000

  • 10 to 12 years of directly relevant experience: $108,000 to $117,000

  • 12+ years of directly relevant experience: $117,000 to $125,000

Submission Email: Name / Michelle -

MichelleS@arturexpress.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Growing transportation/logistics company seeking a hands-on Division Controller to oversee divisional accounting, close, reporting, controls, and operational finance support. Must have accounting degree, progressive accounting background, stable tenure, and strong close/reporting experience. Open to either true Controller candidates or strong Accounting Managers ready for the step.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Division Controller - Artur Express, Inc. - JPC 958 - Source

*New Job Order Alert*

• Client job title: Division Controller

• Location: Hazelwood, MO

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

• Experience: 5

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Division Controller, Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Accounting Manager, Finance Manager, Operational Controller, Business Unit Controller, Logistics Controller, Transportation Controller, Manufacturing Controller, Distribution Controller, Corporate Accounting Manager, GL Manager, Month-End Close, Financial Reporting, GAAP, Internal Controls

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: No

• Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): 5+ yrs accounting, St. Louis, 300k pop total ish