<p>This search is being conducted by Steve Spinello.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Cost Accountant – Multi-Entity (Standard Cost Environment)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, or Athens, TN (Hybrid work flexibility)</p><p>Are you a cost accounting expert eager for your next challenge in a high-growth, multi-entity setting? Ready to drive meaningful impact—beyond the spreadsheets—at a company where your analytical prowess powers smarter, leaner, and more profitable operations?</p><p><strong>Here’s Your Opportunity:</strong> Join a dynamic team supporting multiple thriving business entities across Tennessee. This is your chance to wield your expertise in a standard cost environment and collaborate with top-tier leaders who value your voice as much as your skills.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Own:</strong></p><ul><li>Command the standard cost system—lead BOM set-up, cost roll-ups, and on-the-ground costing accuracy.</li><li>Dive into deep-dish variance analyses—material, labor, and overhead—pinpointing root causes and delivering game-changing insights to leadership.</li><li>Inspect every penny: Review landed costs (freight, duties, handling) to ensure flawless product costing.</li><li>Conduct time studies and labor analyses to uncover efficiencies and exact labor costing.</li><li>Team up across operations, engineering, and supply chain to keep cost data airtight and in-sync.</li><li>Spearhead month-end and year-end closings for inventory and cost of goods sold.</li><li>Reconcile inventory and cost accounts, resolve discrepancies, and champion corrective strategies.</li><li>Produce powerful financial reports and present them directly to management.</li><li>Be audit-ready—supporting on inventory and costing.</li><li>Ignite and lead continuous improvement projects to fuel cost savings and profitability.</li></ul><p><strong>Why You’ll Love This Role:</strong></p><ul><li>Location flexibility—enjoy the vibrant cities of Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, or Athens, TN.</li><li>Direct exposure to leadership and multiple business units—a role with real influence and high visibility.</li><li>Boost your career as you power up financial efficiency across a forward-thinking organization.</li></ul><p>Ready to bring your expertise to a team where your work makes a difference across major Tennessee markets?</p><p><strong>Apply now to unlock your full potential and drive the business forward!</strong></p>
<p>This search is being conducted by Steve Spinello.</p><p><br></p><p>Controller – Multi-Location Service Organization</p><p>Take the financial reins of a growing powerhouse!</p><p>Our client, a rapidly expanding, multi-location service organization, is looking for a dynamic, hands-on Controller to lead financial operations during an exciting phase of growth. This is your chance to have a direct, visible impact on both day-to-day processes and long-term strategy—while working alongside a driven, collaborative executive team.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Orchestrate general ledger and month-end close across all locations</li><li>Deliver accurate, timely financial reporting packages for management and stakeholders</li><li>Own payroll administration, ensuring precision and compliance</li><li>Oversee WIP (Work-In-Process) tracking and analysis</li><li>Monitor and forecast company cash flow like a pro</li><li>Continuously refine financial policies, procedures, and internal controls</li><li>Champion best practices that boost efficiency and scalability enterprise-wide</li><li>Partner with operations to support budgeting and forecasting cycles</li><li>Supervise and inspire accounting staff as business scales</li></ul><p><br></p><p>What’s In It For You:</p><ul><li>Join a high-growth company with ambitious plans (and a track record of success)</li><li>Work in a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where your ideas drive real business outcomes</li><li>Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits</li><li>Serious room for advancement as the organization continues to scale</li></ul><p>Are you ready to bring precision and leadership to a fast-moving, multi-site environment? Step up and make your mark—apply today to be considered for this pivotal leadership role!</p><p>Ready to accelerate your career? Send in your resume or contact us for a confidential conversation.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>This search is being conducted by Steve Spinello.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Credit Manager – Ready to Make a Big Impact? (Knoxville, Chattanooga, Nashville, or Athens, TN | Multi-Entity Leadership)</strong></p><p>Take control of your next career move with a role that puts your credit management expertise in the spotlight. We’re looking for a dynamic Credit Manager to oversee credit functions across five thriving operating entities—all from the heart of Tennessee. Whether you’re based in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Nashville, or Athens, TN, your leadership will drive strategic decisions and shape the future of our business.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Command credit policy and manage lines of credit across multiple entities.</li><li>Analyze, approve, and guide smart credit decisions—your judgement propels growth while minimizing risk.</li><li>Oversee credit insurance, optimize AR aging, and take charge of innovative collections strategies.</li><li>Collaborate directly with our division GMs, CFO, and ownership—they’ll look to you as the go-to expert for complex credit issues and solutions.</li><li>Lead the way on process improvements, driving efficiency and best practices in credit and collections.</li><li>Deliver actionable insights through regular reporting and KPI dashboards.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong> Not only will you influence key financial decisions across a dynamic organization, you’ll enjoy direct access to senior leadership and play a pivotal part in our continued success—all while taking your career to new heights in Tennessee.</p><p>If you’re ready to own the credit space and lead with authority in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Nashville, or Athens, TN, this is your move.</p><p><strong>Apply today and make your mark as our next Credit Manager!</strong></p>
<p>Robert Half is currently recruiting for an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations and provide strategic guidance for a manufacturing company based in Rockwood, Tennessee. This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong background in cost accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis. You will play a key role in optimizing financial processes and ensuring accurate reporting to support organizational goals.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage and monitor all accounting functions, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.</p><p>• Analyze manufacturing costs and implement standard cost accounting practices to improve efficiency.</p><p>• Develop and maintain accurate budgets and forecasts to guide financial decision-making.</p><p>• Conduct thorough cost analysis to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.</p><p>• Oversee auditing processes and ensure accurate financial reporting and documentation.</p><p>• Utilize Power BI and other tools to generate insightful financial reports.</p><p>• Manage the bill of materials (BOM) process to ensure proper cost allocation.</p><p>• Lead cycle count processes to maintain inventory accuracy.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize budget processes and manufacturing cost accounting.</p><p>• Provide strategic recommendations based on financial data to support business objectives.</p><p><br></p><p>The position is 100% onsite and will require someone to live in the Knoxville or surrounding areas, For immediate consideration please contact Lisa Coker at 865-370-2084 to set up an interview</p>