<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>
<p><strong>General Counsel – Strategic Legal Leadership</strong></p><p>A premier leader in the U.S. food manufacturing industry is seeking its first-ever <strong>General Counsel</strong>. Following a period of significant growth—including high-profile acquisitions that have doubled their workforce—they are ready to establish a dedicated in-house legal function. This is a high-impact role for a seasoned attorney who wants to build a legal department from the ground up while serving as a key strategic partner to the executive team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The General Counsel Opportunity</strong></p><p>Reporting directly to the COO, you will oversee a wide range of legal, regulatory, and operational matters for a company with a 100-year heritage and a North American footprint. As a vital part of the country’s critical infrastructure, they offer unparalleled job security and the chance to work in a high-performing environment that has consistently exceeded its growth targets.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Primary Strategic Focus:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Executive Advisory:</strong> Act as a trusted counselor to the C-suite on complex business decisions and corporate governance.</li><li><strong>Corporate Growth & M& A:</strong> Lead the legal lifecycle for future acquisitions, including due diligence, deal evaluation, and post-merger integration.</li><li><strong>Commercial Strategy:</strong> Architect and refine our commercial contract standards, overseeing negotiations for logistics, supply, and procurement.</li><li><strong>Compliance & Regulatory Oversight:</strong> Navigate the unique requirements of the food industry, managing compliance with FDA, USDA, DOT, and environmental standards.</li><li><strong>Labor & Employment:</strong> Advise on workforce matters, including employee relations and potential union negotiations.</li><li><strong>Outside Counsel Management:</strong> Strategically direct external firms on specialized litigation and transactional requirements to ensure cost-efficiency and alignment with business goals.</li></ul>
<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><strong>Senior Cost Accountant – Manufacturing</strong></p><p><strong>Energize Your Impact. Redefine What’s Possible.</strong></p><p>Our client, a distinguished leader in manufacturing, is seeking an accomplished Senior Cost Accountant to drive financial performance and operational precision. This is a unique opportunity to become an integral part of a high-impact team, where your analytical expertise will fuel strategic decision-making and continuous process innovation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Role?</strong></p><p>Here, you’ll find more than just a rewarding career—our client offers exceptional work/life balance, so you can thrive both professionally and personally. The position features a competitive salary, an outstanding bonus program, and comprehensive benefits. You’ll enjoy ongoing career advancement opportunities, with a path to broaden your expertise across other finance and accounting roles—making this an ideal stage to achieve your long-term goals and grow within an industry leader. In this onsite role, you’ll partner with dynamic operations teams and senior leadership, pioneering smart solutions for process improvement and cost optimization. If you crave visibility and the opportunity to drive change, this could be your next bold move.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Achieve:</strong></p><ul><li>Be the go-to expert, analyzing standard and actual manufacturing costs—your work makes the numbers tell the real story.</li><li>Manage BOMs and routings, ensuring systems reflect operational realities.</li><li>Deliver variance reports that cut to the chase—material, labor, and overhead. Your clarity fuels leadership decisions.</li><li>Own inventory valuations and reconciliations; you keep records air-tight and business moving at speed.</li><li>Drive critical month-end close activities, reconciling accounts and producing cost reports that highlight what matters.</li><li>Partner with Operations teams for hands-on impact: spot cost drivers and unearth efficiency wins others miss.</li><li>Master ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365, Oracle, NetSuite), ensuring accuracy at every touchpoint.</li><li>Leverage advanced Excel skills to uncover trends, build compelling dashboards, and bring data to life.</li><li>Identify fresh opportunities for cost savings—your ideas will get noticed, tested, and implemented.</li></ul><p><strong>Ready to move your career forward?</strong></p><p>If you want to elevate your career, challenge yourself, and see your expertise drive real operational change, this is your stage.</p><p><strong>Apply now or reach out to our recruiting team for a confidential conversation about how your skills can energize this role. </strong></p>