Interim Controller, Maryland Heights

A great UHY client is seeking a
Controller
to support accounting and financial operations for a diverse portfolio of entrepreneurial businesses during a temporary leave coverage assignment.
This role will oversee full-cycle accounting, cash management, bookkeeping operations, and financial oversight across several operating entities within a fast-paced and highly hands-on environment.
The
Controller
role is a fully onsite contract opportunity based in the St. Louis, MO area and is expected to last approximately 6–8 months.
This position offers the opportunity to work closely with ownership while supporting multiple businesses across service, hospitality, seasonal operations, and real estate environments.
Controller Responsibilities
Oversee accounting and financial operations across multiple business entities
Manage full-cycle accounting activities, including general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting
Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and independent contractor processing
Perform hands-on bookkeeping and accounting oversight
Manage cash flow and cash management activities across all entities
Coordinate tax-related accounting support and financial documentation
Supervise and review accounting activities performed by other team members
Support seasonal and operational accounting activities within multiple industries
Utilize QuickBooks and other systems to support accounting and operational needs
Controller Requirements
Strong full-cycle accounting and controllership experience required
Experience working within small businesses or multi-entity environments preferred
Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on within daily accounting operations
Strong multitasking and organizational abilities
QuickBooks Online experience preferred
Experience within service-oriented, hospitality, seasonal, or entrepreneurial business environments preferred
Strong communication and leadership skills
Ability to thrive within fast-paced and constantly evolving environments
UHY Advisors' Resource Solutions Group provides clients with accomplished professionals to support finance, accounting, internal audit and tax teams.
Whether it is permanent placement, project work, loaned staff support or business process outsourcing–we are ready to meet your needs.
Our team has extensive experience with a wide range of clients from middle market, closely held organizations to large Fortune 500 companies.
We focus on finance and accounting, internal audit, IT audit and tax.
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