We are looking for a dedicated Controller to oversee financial operations and reporting for our organization in Nashville, Tennessee. This role requires a forward-thinking individual with a strong background in financial management and team leadership. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and compliance to ensure the company’s financial health.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.<br>• Manage month-end close processes, including reconciliation and reporting.<br>• Oversee the general ledger and ensure all journal entries are appropriately recorded.<br>• Develop and maintain budgets, providing detailed forecasts to support business decisions.<br>• Administer sales tax filings and ensure adherence to tax regulations.<br>• Lead and mentor the accounting team, fostering growth and collaboration.<br>• Utilize NetSuite to streamline accounting operations and maintain financial data integrity.<br>• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends and recommend strategies for improvement.<br>• Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate annual audits and reviews.
<p>Our client is looking for a hands-on <strong>Controller</strong> to support a manufacturing operation in Columbia, Tennessee. This is an <strong>onsite</strong>, <strong>contract</strong>/temporary position requiring someone comfortable operating in a plant-based environment and overseeing core accounting and financial operations. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing accounting experience, particularly around job costing, inventory, and month-end close, and can step in quickly to stabilize and support the business.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and cash management.</p><p>• Manage month-end and period-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.</p><p>• Maintain and monitor inventory accounting, including raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods.</p><p>• Oversee job costing and cost accounting processes, including labor, overhead, and material tracking.</p><p>• Analyze manufacturing variances and production costs, identifying trends and potential issues impacting margins.</p><p>• Ensure accurate application of standard and actual costs and support cost updates as needed.</p><p>• Prepare financial statements, internal reports, and ad hoc analyses for plant leadership and ownership.</p><p>• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring in coordination with operations.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and applicable compliance requirements.</p><p>• Partner closely with plant management to provide financial insight and operational support.</p><p>• Assist with audit preparation, external accountant coordination, and documentation as needed.</p><p>• Identify process improvement opportunities within accounting and plant financial workflows.</p><p>• Provide hands-on support as needed to ensure continuity of accounting operations during the contract period.</p><p><br></p>