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Corporate Controller
Creve Coeur, Missouri, United States | Finance - Controllership | Full-time | Fully remote
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Welcome to Frontline Managed Services® – where innovation, technology, and efficiency converge to redefine the landscape of IT, Financial, and Administrative Managed Services for legal and professional service firms. As pioneers in the industry, we are driven by a relentless commitment to excellence.
Position Overview
The Corporate Controller is responsible for leading the company's global accounting organization and ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial reporting. This individual will oversee all accounting operations, internal controls, compliance, financial close, and external audits while building a scalable accounting infrastructure to support rapid organic growth, acquisitions, and international expansion.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with operational leadership, process improvement capabilities, and a continuous improvement mindset. This role will partner closely with FP&A, Operations, Sales, HR, Legal, IT, and executive leadership to provide financial insight and support strategic decision-making.
What You’ll Do
Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations
Lead all global accounting functions including General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll Accounting, Fixed Assets, Revenue Accounting, and Treasury Accounting.
Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process while continually reducing close timelines.
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of internal financial statements and management reports.
Oversee consolidation of domestic and international entities.
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable international accounting standards.
Maintain accounting policies and procedures across all business units.
Internal Controls & Compliance
Design, implement, and continuously improve internal controls.
Maintain strong governance over financial reporting processes.
Coordinate annual financial statement audits and serve as primary liaison with external auditors.
Manage relationships with tax advisors and support corporate tax compliance.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and international reporting requirements.
Lead accounting policy research and implementation of new accounting standards.
Revenue Recognition
Ensure proper application of ASC 606 across managed services contracts.
Partner with Sales Operations and Legal on contract review.
Develop standardized processes around revenue recognition for recurring revenue, implementation projects, and professional services.
Monitor deferred revenue and contract asset/liability balances.
Process Improvement & Systems
Drive automation of accounting processes through ERP and financial systems.
Improve workflows through technology and AI-enabled solutions.
Establish scalable processes supporting rapid company growth.
Lead ERP enhancements and financial systems implementations.
Improve reconciliation, reporting, and close efficiency.
Cash & Working Capital
Oversee cash management and daily liquidity.
Improve working capital metrics.
Partner with AR leadership to reduce DSO.
Monitor AP processes and vendor payment strategies.
Optimize cash forecasting.
Strategic Business Partnership
Partner closely with FP&A on forecasting and financial analysis.
Support budgeting process through accounting insights.
Participate in strategic initiatives including pricing, operational improvements, and profitability analysis.
Support executive leadership with financial analysis and recommendations.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Support financial due diligence.
Lead accounting integration activities.
Standardized acquired companies' accounting policies and reporting.
Ensure timely integration into ERP and reporting systems.
Assist with purchase accounting.
What You Bring
Education
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
CPA/CA required
Master's degree preferred
Experience
12+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience
5+ years managing accounting teams
Experience in high-growth, private equity-backed organizations preferred
Managed Services, SaaS, Technology Services, or Professional Services industry experience strongly preferred
Multi-entity and international accounting experience
Experience leading external audits
Experience with acquisitions and post-merger integration
ERP implementation experience preferred
Technical Skills
Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge
ASC 606 Revenue Recognition
Financial consolidations
Internal controls
Audit management
Treasury management
Technical accounting research
Financial systems expertise (NetSuite, or similar)
Advanced Excel and financial reporting tools
Business intelligence platforms (Power BI preferred)
Leadership Competencies
The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate
Executive presence
High integrity
Strong business acumen & Operational excellence
Continuous improvement mindset
Collaborative leadership & Ability to lead through change
Exceptional communication skills
Analytical and data-driven decision-making
Not Sure You Meet Every Requirement?
We know that great candidates may not match every qualification listed. If you’re excited about the role and believe you could be a strong fit, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and a growth mindset as much as experience.
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At Frontline Managed Services, we celebrate different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to building a team that reflects the clients and communities we serve.
“We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.”
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