<p>The Controller will oversee the company’s accounting and financial reporting functions and play a key role in supporting the organization’s continued growth under private equity ownership. This position will provide leadership across the accounting organization, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, strengthen internal controls and processes, and partner closely with the CFO and executive leadership team on financial strategy and business performance.</p><p>The ideal candidate is a hands-on, operationally minded accounting leader who is comfortable working in a high-growth, PE-backed environment and can balance day-to-day accounting responsibilities with process improvement, financial analysis, and strategic initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead the day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, cash management, and month-end/year-end close</li><li>Own the preparation and delivery of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements</li><li>Establish and maintain strong accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls</li><li>Partner with the CFO on financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis</li><li>Prepare financial reporting packages and analysis for executive leadership, private equity sponsors, lenders, and other stakeholders</li><li>Monitor working capital, cash flow, and key financial metrics to support business decision-making</li><li>Oversee the annual audit and coordinate with external CPA firms, tax advisors, banking partners, and other third parties</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable GAAP, tax, regulatory, and reporting requirements</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, controls, and reporting efficiencies</li><li>Lead and develop the accounting team, establishing accountability and performance expectations</li><li>Support the CFO and executive team with financial modeling, ad hoc analysis, and strategic initiatives</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, HR, and other departments to improve financial visibility and business performance</li><li>Support acquisitions, integrations, refinancing, and other corporate initiatives as applicable</li><li>Assist with preparation for and execution of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range planning</li><li>Develop and monitor KPIs and financial dashboards to provide leadership with actionable insights</li></ul>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct day-to-day accounting and financial management activities for the supported plant locations, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and strong internal controls.</p><p>• Manage the monthly close process from start to finish, delivering timely financial statements, reconciliations, and variance analysis for leadership review.</p><p>• Oversee cost accounting processes and fixed asset records, including capitalization, depreciation, and inventory-related financial activity.</p><p>• Collaborate with the financial reporting function to prepare analysis, interpret results, and improve the quality of management reporting.</p><p>• Partner with sales and other cross-functional stakeholders to address financial questions, support planning needs, and align business decisions with financial goals.</p><p>• Coordinate audit support by preparing schedules, organizing documentation, and responding to requests from internal and external auditors.</p><p>• Provide plant-level financial leadership for an expanding operation, helping management evaluate performance, risks, and opportunities.</p><p>• Contribute to financial oversight across more than one site, maintaining accurate reporting and effective communication between locations.</p>
<p>An established multi-site organization is seeking a Director of Finance to provide on-site financial leadership for one of its key operating locations. This individual will serve as the primary finance business partner for local management while collaborating closely with a centralized corporate accounting team.</p><p>The Director of Finance will oversee select accounting and operational finance functions, lead a small team, drive process improvements, and ensure strong financial controls across the business. This role is ideal for a hands-on finance leader who enjoys partnering with operations and influencing outcomes across multiple departments.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>Lead and develop a team responsible for accounting support, revenue review, compliance reporting, and operational finance activities.</p><p>Partner with site leadership to analyze financial results, investigate variances, and support decision-making.</p><p>Serve as the primary on-site finance representative for operational and administrative teams.</p><p>Assist with process improvement initiatives and the implementation of best practices across departments.</p><p>Monitor internal controls, workflow efficiencies, and compliance with company policies.</p><p>Coordinate with corporate accounting teams on month-end close activities, reporting, and financial analysis.</p><p>Support inventory, receiving, procurement-related workflows, and other operational finance functions.</p><p>Travel periodically to other regional locations as needed.</p>
<p>The Project Accounting Manager oversees project accounting operations for assigned business units while serving as a strategic financial partner to operational leadership. This role manages project accounting staff, drives accurate financial reporting, supports cash flow management, identifies financial risks, and ensures compliance with accounting and contract requirements.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities</u></strong></p><p><strong>Leadership & Team Management</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project accounting professionals.</li><li>Oversee daily accounting operations to ensure accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Support recruiting, onboarding, training, and performance management activities.</li><li>Balance workloads, promote collaboration, and foster employee development.</li></ul><p><strong>Project Accounting & Financial Oversight</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the lead project accountant for assigned business units.</li><li>Ensure accurate revenue recognition, job costing, cost allocations, journal entries, and financial reporting.</li><li>Review project financial activity and resolve accounting discrepancies.</li><li>Analyze project profitability and provide actionable recommendations.</li></ul><p><strong>Business Partnership</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with operational leadership on forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning.</li><li>Review project projections, billing forecasts, and financial performance.</li><li>Identify financial risks and opportunities and provide proactive solutions.</li><li>Support users with financial systems, reporting tools, and accounting processes.</li></ul><p><strong>Accounts Receivable & Contract Administration</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee project setup, contract administration, invoicing, and collections.</li><li>Monitor aging receivables and work with stakeholders to resolve outstanding balances.</li><li>Escalate significant collection or financial concerns as needed.</li><li>Drive initiatives that improve working capital and cash flow.</li></ul><p><strong>Accounts Payable & Operational Support</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate with accounts payable teams to address vendor and payment issues.</li><li>Review purchasing activities, payment requests, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Assist with audits, recurring financial reports, intercompany transactions, and special projects.</li><li>Maintain compliance with record retention and documentation requirements.</li></ul>
<p>We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Accounting Manager to support a complex, multi-entity corporate accounting environment. This is a hand on leadership role requiring someone who can lead and collaborate with a team while remaining actively involved in month-end close, consolidations, journal entries, reconciliations, financial reporting, and special projects.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and the flexibility to work through complex processes in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This is a hybrid role. </p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage and actively participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and account analysis.</li><li>Support corporate consolidations across multiple subsidiaries, including intercompany activity, foreign currency transactions, and FX translation.</li><li>Review subsidiary financial submissions, investigate discrepancies, and ensure accurate consolidation and reporting.</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements, supporting schedules, and footnotes for quarterly and annual SEC reporting (10-Q and 10-K).</li><li>Perform detailed account reviews, reconciliations, and financial analysis to ensure completeness and accuracy.</li><li>General ledger accounting, consolidations, and multi-currency transactions.</li><li>Navigate manual processes and system limitations, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.</li><li>Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight to accounting team members while remaining actively involved in deliverables.</li><li>Partner with internal teams to resolve accounting issues, support audits, and assist with special projects.</li></ul><p><br></p>