Manager Of Finance Jobs in Missouri
Manager Of Finance jobs in Missouri concentrate in corporate financial planning, healthcare system finance, and manufacturing operations, with demand at every level from senior analyst stepping into first management roles to seasoned directors overseeing multi-entity portfolios. Kansas City and St. Louis anchor most of the hiring, with Columbia adding a steady stream of openings tied to university and regional health systems. Established employers such as Cerner (Oracle Health), Emerson Electric, and BJC HealthCare maintain consistent demand for managers of finance with expertise in FP&A, cost accounting, and treasury operations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Come join a company that recognizes and rewards your abilities, provides opportunities to advance your career, and fosters an environment to learn and develop. Experitec is seeking high impact employees with focus and integrity to significantly improve the businesses of our customers and shape the future of Experitec’s business. Join a high-performance team and level up your customer service acumen while sharing your knowledge with other team members.
Come join a 100% employee-owned company focused on customer outcomes and employee success! This position requires a hands-on approach, a strong work ethic, the ambition to interface with customers onsite, a troubleshooting mindset, and a commitment to excellence.
In this position, you will have the opportunity to work in different industries including power, chemical, renewable energy, food & beverage, refining, oil & gas, pulp & paper, water treatment, metals/mining and consumer goods. Experitec provides strong training throughout your career which will include: On-The-Job training to set you up for success.
- Ongoing customer service training.
- Training on computer software
Ongoing training on various company functions as an Employee-Owner to broaden business acumen.
The Director of Accounting - Accounting Director - Controller is a part of our Finance Team and is focused on financial integrity, accounting capability, scalable controls, and accounting process ownership.
How you will make an impact:
- Serving as the senior accounting leader reporting to the CFO.
- Partnering closely with FP&A, Operations, Project Management, Service, Sales, IT, HR/Benefits, and Executive Leadership.
- Leading the accounting organization and protecting the integrity of the Company’s financial reporting.
- Overseeing accounting operations, internal controls, and audit readiness.
- Guiding project accounting and revenue recognition. Handling treasury operations, working capital processes, and risk/insurance administration.
Core Competencies of position:
- Financial Integrity: High standards for accuracy, documentation, controls, audit readiness, and compliance.
- Executive Judgment: Ability to identify material issues, escalate appropriately, and provide clear recommendations.
- Process Discipline: Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to standardize and scale accounting processes.
- Cross-functional Partnership: Ability to communicate accounting implications to non-accounting leaders and work across Operations, Sales, Service, IT, HR, FP&A, Legal, and Executive Leadership.
- Leadership & Capability Building: Ability to develop people, clarify ownership, reduce key-person dependency, and build a durable accounting function. Technology Orientation: Comfort improving financial systems, data quality, process automation, and AI-enabled workflows while preserving controls.
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What does the Director of Accounting - Accounting Director - Controller do?
Success in this role is measured by timely and accurate financial reporting, a disciplined monthly close, clean audit execution, strong controls, sound revenue recognition and project-accounting practices, effective working-capital administration, scalable accounting processes, and the development of a high-performing accounting team.
Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting
Project Accounting & Revenue Recognition
Working Capital, Credit & Collections
Audit, Controls & Technical Accounting
Treasury Operations & Banking
Risk Management & Insurance
ESOP Financial Administration & Accounting
Accounting Systems, Data & Process Improvement
Leadership & Team Development
This position is part of our Accounting team within the Finance organization with the specific title of Director of Accounting - Accounting Director - Controller. Level of position will be based on relevant experience.
What Experitec offers:
At Experitec, we know our employees are a critical part to our overall success. We care about the wellbeing of every employee. No matter what stage of life they’re in, Experitec strives to support and care for each employee. We believe in giving our employees the resources they need to succeed to reach their peak performance.
Required Skills, Experience & Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or similar relevant area.
- Active CPA license.
- Ten or more years of progressive accounting experience, including demonstrated responsibility for close, financial reporting, audit, technical accounting, controls, and accounting operations.
- Ability to manage audit, GAAP, revenue-recognition, ESOP, and technical accounting.
- Five or more years of people leadership experience in accounting and/or finance.
- Advanced Excel/reporting skills.
- Ability to fully utilize BI, workflow, and automation tools.
- Two or more years of experience working in an ERP system or an equivalent combination of experience in various ERP systems.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, balance-sheet reconciliations, internal controls, and audit processes.
- Strong expertise in revenue recognition and project-accounting.
- Working knowledge of leases, reserves, inventory/SLOB, ESOP accounting, insurance/risk administration, and bank reporting.
- Ability to work Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm and to occasionally work additional hours upon request AND ability to work the first 4-6 months onsite
- Monday through Friday AND upon demonstrating full competency and ability to work independently shifting to Hybrid schedule working from home two days per week.
- Ability to lift and move up to 10 lbs.
- Ability to independently travel up to 10% of the time including overnight stays as needed to visit other sites, attend company gatherings and participate in training activities.
- Ability to drive for the company with a valid driver’s license and the ability to pass driving record background check.
- Ability to utilize personal vehicle for occasional work travel AND ability to rent a car when requested for work travel.
- Strong out-front communication skills (written and verbal). This role collaborates externally and internally with cross-functional teams. Must be able to take and give direction clearly over the phone and in person.
- Track record of accepting responsibility for: workflow, competing priorities, projects, assigning tasks, and monitoring activities in a positive manner while coordinating timelines and communicating status updates in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to follow established procedures while looking to provide input and ideas for improvement.
- Ability to understand and assign tasks, monitor activities, and mentor others in a positive manner. Ability to demonstrate a professional, driven, positive, and collaborative attitude and work ethic while following established procedures, and providing input and ideas for improvement.
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Preferred Skills, Experience & Abilities:
- Three or more years of public accounting experience.
- Five or more years of audit and assurance experience with manufacturing, engineering and/or services.
- Five or more years of experience handling accounting for project-based and/or, or ESOP company(s).
- Experience in project-based services, engineering, industrial automation, manufacturing, distribution, and/or similar contract/service environments.
- Prior experience working in MSP (Managed Service Provider) environment.
- Experience with banking, treasury operations, insurance renewals, ESOP accounting, and/or audit coordination.
- Experience utilizing IFS Cloud. Process improvement and/or workflow automation experience.
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What does Experitec do?
As an Emerson Impact Partner, we have the exclusive rights to sell and service Emerson Automation Solutions products in our defined territory. Our customers are largely manufacturing facilities and Upstream Oil & Gas. We partner with our customers to optimize the performance of their automated processes (reduce cost and increase throughput and quality), make their plants safer places to work, and/or help them reach environmental goals. Our engineered solutions include both innovative technology, products, and services. We are a group of Driven, Positive and Collaborative Employee Owners!
Benefits Package*:
Experitec is 100% Employee Owned! Opportunity to become an employee owner and receive company stock through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) encouraging and rewarding long term commitment.
Flexible work environment with Paid Time Off (PTO) including vacation, personal, holidays, parental leave and volunteer time off.
Total Rewards Package includes both annual salary and performance incentive based on individual and company performance.
401(k): Experitec matches 50% of every dollar employee contributes up to 6% of annual compensation in addition to a 3% Safe Harbor Contribution. This is a total company contribution of 6% to your retirement account.
Benefit Plans include medical, accident/critical illness, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Programs, Years of Service gift cards, and Tuition Reimbursement.
Career Development & Training Opportunities include On-The-Job training, coaching, mentoring and workshops to improve professional skills and progress toward personal career goals.
*Full details available in Benefits brochure provided to candidates prior to offer decision.
Work Authorization
Experitec does not provide immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa sponsorship).
Equal Opportunity Employer
Experitec is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
Talent Management
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Experitec is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for and to the extent required, for the actual position sought by the applicant for individuals with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to request any needed accommodation(s) using Talent@experitec.com . This mailbox is for accommodation requests and will not have visibility or be able to respond to general application or interview status requests.
To all recruitment agencies: Experitec does not accept unsolicited third party resumes for this position.
Come join a company that recognizes and rewards your abilities, provides opportunities to advance your career, and fosters an environment to learn and develop. Experitec is seeking high impact employees with focus and integrity to significantly improve the businesses of our customers and shape the future of Experitec’s business. Join a high-performance team and level up your customer service acumen while sharing your knowledge with other team members.
Come join a 100% employee-owned company focused on customer outcomes and employee success! This position requires a hands-on approach, a strong work ethic, the ambition to interface with customers onsite, a troubleshooting mindset, and a commitment to excellence.
In this position, you will have the opportunity to work in different industries including power, chemical, renewable energy, food & beverage, refining, oil & gas, pulp & paper, water treatment, metals/mining and consumer goods. Experitec provides strong training throughout your career which will include: On-The-Job training to set you up for success.
- Ongoing customer service training.
- Training on computer software
Ongoing training on various company functions as an Employee-Owner to broaden business acumen.
The Director of Accounting - Accounting Director - Controller is a part of our Finance Team and is focused on financial integrity, accounting capability, scalable controls, and accounting process ownership.
How you will make an impact:
- Serving as the senior accounting leader reporting to the CFO.
- Partnering closely with FP&A, Operations, Project Management, Service, Sales, IT, HR/Benefits, and Executive Leadership.
- Leading the accounting organization and protecting the integrity of the Company’s financial reporting.
- Overseeing accounting operations, internal controls, and audit readiness.
- Guiding project accounting and revenue recognition. Handling treasury operations, working capital processes, and risk/insurance administration.
Core Competencies of position:
- Financial Integrity: High standards for accuracy, documentation, controls, audit readiness, and compliance.
- Executive Judgment: Ability to identify material issues, escalate appropriately, and provide clear recommendations.
- Process Discipline: Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to standardize and scale accounting processes.
- Cross-functional Partnership: Ability to communicate accounting implications to non-accounting leaders and work across Operations, Sales, Service, IT, HR, FP&A, Legal, and Executive Leadership.
- Leadership & Capability Building: Ability to develop people, clarify ownership, reduce key-person dependency, and build a durable accounting function. Technology Orientation: Comfort improving financial systems, data quality, process automation, and AI-enabled workflows while preserving controls.
-
What does the Director of Accounting - Accounting Director - Controller do?
Success in this role is measured by timely and accurate financial reporting, a disciplined monthly close, clean audit execution, strong controls, sound revenue recognition and project-accounting practices, effective working-capital administration, scalable accounting processes, and the development of a high-performing accounting team.
Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting
Project Accounting & Revenue Recognition
Working Capital, Credit & Collections
Audit, Controls & Technical Accounting
Treasury Operations & Banking
Risk Management & Insurance
ESOP Financial Administration & Accounting
Accounting Systems, Data & Process Improvement
Leadership & Team Development
This position is part of our Accounting team within the Finance organization with the specific title of Director of Accounting - Accounting Director - Controller. Level of position will be based on relevant experience.
What Experitec offers:
At Experitec, we know our employees are a critical part to our overall success. We care about the wellbeing of every employee. No matter what stage of life they’re in, Experitec strives to support and care for each employee. We believe in giving our employees the resources they need to succeed to reach their peak performance.
Required Skills, Experience & Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or similar relevant area.
- Active CPA license.
- Ten or more years of progressive accounting experience, including demonstrated responsibility for close, financial reporting, audit, technical accounting, controls, and accounting operations.
- Ability to manage audit, GAAP, revenue-recognition, ESOP, and technical accounting.
- Five or more years of people leadership experience in accounting and/or finance.
- Advanced Excel/reporting skills.
- Ability to fully utilize BI, workflow, and automation tools.
- Two or more years of experience working in an ERP system or an equivalent combination of experience in various ERP systems.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, balance-sheet reconciliations, internal controls, and audit processes.
- Strong expertise in revenue recognition and project-accounting.
- Working knowledge of leases, reserves, inventory/SLOB, ESOP accounting, insurance/risk administration, and bank reporting.
- Ability to work Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm and to occasionally work additional hours upon request AND ability to work the first 4-6 months onsite
- Monday through Friday AND upon demonstrating full competency and ability to work independently shifting to Hybrid schedule working from home two days per week.
- Ability to lift and move up to 10 lbs.
- Ability to independently travel up to 10% of the time including overnight stays as needed to visit other sites, attend company gatherings and participate in training activities.
- Ability to drive for the company with a valid driver’s license and the ability to pass driving record background check.
- Ability to utilize personal vehicle for occasional work travel AND ability to rent a car when requested for work travel.
- Strong out-front communication skills (written and verbal). This role collaborates externally and internally with cross-functional teams. Must be able to take and give direction clearly over the phone and in person.
- Track record of accepting responsibility for: workflow, competing priorities, projects, assigning tasks, and monitoring activities in a positive manner while coordinating timelines and communicating status updates in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to follow established procedures while looking to provide input and ideas for improvement.
- Ability to understand and assign tasks, monitor activities, and mentor others in a positive manner. Ability to demonstrate a professional, driven, positive, and collaborative attitude and work ethic while following established procedures, and providing input and ideas for improvement.
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Preferred Skills, Experience & Abilities:
- Three or more years of public accounting experience.
- Five or more years of audit and assurance experience with manufacturing, engineering and/or services.
- Five or more years of experience handling accounting for project-based and/or, or ESOP company(s).
- Experience in project-based services, engineering, industrial automation, manufacturing, distribution, and/or similar contract/service environments.
- Prior experience working in MSP (Managed Service Provider) environment.
- Experience with banking, treasury operations, insurance renewals, ESOP accounting, and/or audit coordination.
- Experience utilizing IFS Cloud. Process improvement and/or workflow automation experience.
-
What does Experitec do?
As an Emerson Impact Partner, we have the exclusive rights to sell and service Emerson Automation Solutions products in our defined territory. Our customers are largely manufacturing facilities and Upstream Oil & Gas. We partner with our customers to optimize the performance of their automated processes (reduce cost and increase throughput and quality), make their plants safer places to work, and/or help them reach environmental goals. Our engineered solutions include both innovative technology, products, and services. We are a group of Driven, Positive and Collaborative Employee Owners!
Benefits Package*:
Experitec is 100% Employee Owned! Opportunity to become an employee owner and receive company stock through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) encouraging and rewarding long term commitment.
Flexible work environment with Paid Time Off (PTO) including vacation, personal, holidays, parental leave and volunteer time off.
Total Rewards Package includes both annual salary and performance incentive based on individual and company performance.
401(k): Experitec matches 50% of every dollar employee contributes up to 6% of annual compensation in addition to a 3% Safe Harbor Contribution. This is a total company contribution of 6% to your retirement account.
Benefit Plans include medical, accident/critical illness, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Programs, Years of Service gift cards, and Tuition Reimbursement.
Career Development & Training Opportunities include On-The-Job training, coaching, mentoring and workshops to improve professional skills and progress toward personal career goals.
*Full details available in Benefits brochure provided to candidates prior to offer decision.
Work Authorization
Experitec does not provide immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa sponsorship).
Equal Opportunity Employer
Experitec is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
Talent Management
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Experitec is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for and to the extent required, for the actual position sought by the applicant for individuals with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to request any needed accommodation(s) using Talent@experitec.com . This mailbox is for accommodation requests and will not have visibility or be able to respond to general application or interview status requests.
To all recruitment agencies: Experitec does not accept unsolicited third party resumes for this position.
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What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in manager of finance jobs across Missouri.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related business field required
- CPA license or CFA designation strongly preferred by Missouri employers
- Five or more years of progressive financial analysis or accounting experience required
- Demonstrated experience with financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting processes
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday expected
- Strong communication skills to present financial results to senior leadership
Manager Of Finance Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a manager of finance in Missouri?
Most Missouri employers expect a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business administration as the foundation, with a master's degree or MBA strengthening candidacy for director-level roles. While Missouri does not license the manager of finance title itself, many employers strongly prefer candidates who hold or are pursuing a CPA issued through the Missouri State Board of Accountancy or a CFA designation. Several years in financial analysis, accounting, or FP&A roles typically precede a move into management.
Which companies hire manager of finances in Missouri?
Employers hiring manager of finances in Missouri right now include Mercy, Experitec, and Columbia College, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Missouri's mix of large healthcare networks, manufacturing headquarters, and regional financial institutions means openings appear across a wide range of industries rather than clustering in a single sector.
Which Missouri cities have the most manager of finance jobs?
The cities with the most manager of finance openings in Missouri are St. Louis, Kansas City, and Branson. Kansas City and St. Louis drive the bulk of listings through their concentration of corporate headquarters, regional bank offices, and major health systems, while smaller markets like Columbia benefit from the financial operations of the University of Missouri and MU Health Care drawing consistent demand.
Are there remote manager of finance jobs in Missouri?
Yes, and more than many management roles, because financial planning and analysis work is largely desk-based and output-driven. About 25% of manager of finance openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broad employer acceptance of distributed finance teams. Functions like FP&A, financial reporting, and budgeting tend to be the most remote-friendly, while roles requiring close coordination with on-site operations or treasury teams lean toward in-person or hybrid arrangements.
How can I get hired as a manager of finance in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a financial analyst or senior analyst role first, then building toward management over several years. Large Missouri employers such as Emerson Electric, BJC HealthCare, and Commerce Bancshares regularly hire early-career candidates into structured rotational or analyst development programs that prepare participants for leadership roles. Completing the CPA through the Missouri State Board of Accountancy or enrolling in an MBA program at the University of Missouri or Washington University in St. Louis signals long-term commitment and opens internal promotion conversations sooner.
Where can I find and apply to manager of finance jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to manager of finance jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search for roles that match your experience level, industry background, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit. No signup is required to view the listings.
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