Kforce Inc
Interim Controller – Saint Louis, MO
Kforce has a client that is seeking an Interim Controller in Saint Louis, MO. The Controller will be a detailed, analytically oriented accounting professional. You will closely monitor the company's financial health and oversee day-to-day accounting procedures. You will prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP, project work and more. You will identify and implement process efficiencies. This role will partner with FP&A to ensure accurate accounting and assist with financial analysis. The right candidate will be results‑oriented and require a positive, highly motivated professional with a proven work ethic not afraid to strive in a fast‑paced environment.
Base Pay Range $50.00/hr - $68.00/hr
Responsibilities
Oversee and support the Accounting Specialist while driving efficiencies and fostering an environment of trust and productivity
Work closely with business department leaders to understand the business drivers to ensure proper accounting
Establish financial and operating benchmarks and program monitoring in conjunction with the CFO
Ensure month‑end financial closing processes are timely and efficient, including variance analysis
Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior management by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate KPIs; this includes P&L and Balance Sheet
Prepare financial statements, analyze data, and interpret findings to guide business decisions
Develop and maintain balance sheet schedules, ensuring accuracy in general ledger functions
Manage and monitor financial accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with GAAP accounting, revenue recognition standards, and regulatory requirements
Ensure proper accounting around deferred revenue, customer acquisition costs, and internally developed software
Oversee/own all general accounting functions for accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Professional accounting certification, including CPA, CMA, CGA, or CA
7+ years progressive accounting experience
2+ years of management‑level accounting experience
Working knowledge of financial accounting standards (GAAP)
Expert‑level Excel skills, including creating and modifying pivot tables, to enhance financial reporting
Preferred Qualifications
MBA, Master's in Accounting or Finance, or CPA preferred
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance regulations and reporting
Payroll experience, with a focus on streamlining accounting processes
ERP systems administration experience
Treasury management experience
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.
Benefits 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.
Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement 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.
By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI‑generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. If you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industry Telecommunications
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Base Pay Range $50.00/hr - $68.00/hr
Responsibilities
Oversee and support the Accounting Specialist while driving efficiencies and fostering an environment of trust and productivity
Work closely with business department leaders to understand the business drivers to ensure proper accounting
Establish financial and operating benchmarks and program monitoring in conjunction with the CFO
Ensure month‑end financial closing processes are timely and efficient, including variance analysis
Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior management by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate KPIs; this includes P&L and Balance Sheet
Prepare financial statements, analyze data, and interpret findings to guide business decisions
Develop and maintain balance sheet schedules, ensuring accuracy in general ledger functions
Manage and monitor financial accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with GAAP accounting, revenue recognition standards, and regulatory requirements
Ensure proper accounting around deferred revenue, customer acquisition costs, and internally developed software
Oversee/own all general accounting functions for accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Professional accounting certification, including CPA, CMA, CGA, or CA
7+ years progressive accounting experience
2+ years of management‑level accounting experience
Working knowledge of financial accounting standards (GAAP)
Expert‑level Excel skills, including creating and modifying pivot tables, to enhance financial reporting
Preferred Qualifications
MBA, Master's in Accounting or Finance, or CPA preferred
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance regulations and reporting
Payroll experience, with a focus on streamlining accounting processes
ERP systems administration experience
Treasury management experience
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.
Benefits 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.
Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement 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.
By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI‑generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. If you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industry Telecommunications
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