Controller

Our organization is partnering with a large, growing manufacturing company in Smyrna, TN, seeking an experienced Controller to join their team. This individual will oversee accounting and financial operations across two manufacturing locations in the U.S. and Canada, supporting financial reporting, operational performance, and process improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Direct day-to-day accounting and financial management activities for the supported plant locations, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and strong internal controls.

• Manage the monthly close process from start to finish, delivering timely financial statements, reconciliations, and variance analysis for leadership review.

• Oversee cost accounting processes and fixed asset records, including capitalization, depreciation, and inventory-related financial activity.

• Collaborate with the financial reporting function to prepare analysis, interpret results, and improve the quality of management reporting.

• Partner with sales and other cross-functional stakeholders to address financial questions, support planning needs, and align business decisions with financial goals.

• Coordinate audit support by preparing schedules, organizing documentation, and responding to requests from internal and external auditors.

• Provide plant-level financial leadership for an expanding operation, helping management evaluate performance, risks, and opportunities.

• Contribute to financial oversight across more than one site, maintaining accurate reporting and effective communication between locations.

• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience overseeing accounting operations across multiple plant locations.
• Experience with manufacturing cost accounting, fixed assets, general ledger, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with SAP, OneStream, and advanced Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, SOX compliance, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated ability to lead accounting teams, improve processes, and partner with operational leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or MBA preferred.