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Controller
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Schedule: Hybrid, 2 days from home
Employment Type: Full-time
Our client is seeking a Controller to lead core accounting operations and ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who brings strong U.S. GAAP expertise, operational depth, and the ability to partner across a multi-site organization.
The ideal candidate will combine technical accounting knowledge with leadership capability, process improvement experience, and a collaborative approach to supporting business growth.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Close
- Lead general accounting activities, including general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and balance sheet oversight
- Ensure timely and accurate financial statements and supporting schedules
- Support and help drive the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
- Review financial analyses and reconciliations for completeness and accuracy
- Establish and maintain accounting policies and procedures in compliance with GAAP
Cost Accounting, Inventory & Audit
- Oversee cost accounting and inventory valuation activities with a focus on accuracy and compliance
- Support fixed asset accounting and related reporting
- Partner with internal teams and external auditors during audits and reviews
- Help strengthen reporting processes to improve reliability and long-term efficiency
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Maintain a strong internal control environment across accounting operations
- Partner with leadership to assess and improve key controls
- Serve as a primary point of contact for external audit coordination
- Develop and monitor compliance processes related to financial reporting
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Leadership & Business Partnership
- Provide guidance, coaching, and technical support to accounting and finance team members
- Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture
- Partner cross-functionally with FP& A, Tax, Treasury, HR, Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations
- Support strategic initiatives, including acquisitions, integrations, and system implementations
- Drive automation, scalability, and continuous process improvement
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- High-visibility accounting leadership role
- Strong cross-functional exposure
- Opportunity to influence process improvement and scalability
- Ideal for a hands-on leader who enjoys both strategy and execution
If you’re interested in learning more, apply today or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.
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Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
- Experience managing month-end close and financial reporting processes
- Experience working within ERP systems
Preferred
- CPA
- Experience in manufacturing
- Experience leading external audits
- Experience supporting M& A activity, integrations, or rapid business growth
