The CSP Group · 1 day ago
Controller
Clayton, MO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior LevelThe CSP Group is a well-established private equity firm seeking a Controller to build and manage the accounting and financial reporting infrastructure. This hands-on role involves partnering with firm leadership and overseeing accounting processes for multiple portfolio companies.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Build and maintain the holding company’s accounting framework, policies, and procedures
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for the parent company and selected portfolio entities
Prepare consolidated and standalone financial statements and internal reporting for partners
Ensure timely, accurate financial information across the platform
Manage cash flow, intercompany activity, and basic treasury functions
Serve as a key liaison to portfolio company leaders on accounting, reporting, and process matters
Setup accounting and administrative infrastructure for newly acquired companies, as needed
Coordinate with external CPA firm on tax filings, reviews, and audits
Interface with outside legal counsel and other professional service providers as needed
Leverage and optimize QuickBooks across the parent company and portfolio entities (highly preferred experience)
Design scalable, practical accounting processes suitable for small- to mid-sized businesses
Document workflows, controls, and procedures to create institutional knowledge
Manage and review the work of one outsourced accounting staff/bookkeeper
Coordinate deliverables across internal and external resources
Support a range of non-financial and administrative responsibilities that help keep the firm running efficiently
Partner with the office manager and leadership team to improve internal organization and communication
Qualification
Required
Strong accounting fundamentals
Experience supporting multiple small to mid-sized businesses, holding companies, or complex entity structures
Comfortable operating without a large team or established infrastructure
Energized by ambiguity, change, and building from scratch
Highly communicative, collaborative, and service-oriented
Positive, can-do attitude with a strong sense of ownership
Organized, detail-oriented, and pragmatic rather than overly theoretical
Enjoys wearing multiple hats and being a trusted internal partner
Based in Clayton, Missouri
Offers flexibility and strong work-life balance
In-office collaboration with flexibility as appropriate
Preferred
Hands-on QuickBooks experience strongly preferred
CPA or public accounting background a plus but not required
Benefits
Excellent work-life balance and flexibility
Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with minimal bureaucracy
Company
The CSP Group
The CSP Group is a boutique recruitment firm focused solely on finance and accounting professionals.
Founded in 2014
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
James Cairns
Managing Partner
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