<p>This search is being conducted by Steve Spinello.</p><p><br></p><p>Divisional Controller</p><p>Chattanooga, TN | On‑Site</p><p>Industry: Transportation / Logistics</p><p>Lead the numbers. Influence the business. Build scalable finance. We are partnering with a growing transportation/logistics organization to identify a Divisional Controller who will own financial reporting, analytics, and controls for an assigned division while working closely with executive leadership to drive smarter business decisions. This role is ideal for a strong hands‑on Controller who enjoys translating financial data into operational insight and leading teams through close, reporting, and continuous improvement.</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Do:</p><p>As Divisional Controller, you’ll serve as the primary financial leader for your division, balancing technical accounting, operational partnership, and leadership.</p><ul><li>Own and coordinate the monthly close process for an assigned division, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong internal controls</li><li>Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, variance analyses, and executive‑level presentations</li><li>Partner with business unit leaders to explain results, trends, and drivers behind performance</li><li>Lead budgeting and forecasting activities, including analysis of departmental and divisional data</li><li>Identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and document accounting and reporting processes</li><li>Supervise and review work of Senior and Staff Accountants as assigned</li><li>Review, approve, and certify reconciliations and journals within the Blackline system</li><li>Support internal and external audits, including preparation of schedules and documentation</li><li>Assist with cross‑divisional reporting, complex journal entries, and executive projects</li><li>Maintain and manage general ledger structures and ensure policy compliance</li></ul><p>Why This Opportunity:</p><ul><li>High‑impact role with visibility to executive leadership</li><li>Blend of hands‑on accounting and strategic business partnership</li><li>Opportunity to improve processes and drive efficiencies, not just “keep the books”</li><li>Stable organization with ongoing growth and investment</li><li>Limited travel and a professional office environment</li></ul><p>If you value impact in a family centered organization with a strong track record of performance and growth prospects, please apply today to discuss further!</p>
<p>We are looking for an Accountant to join our team in Dalton, Georgia on a long-term contract basis. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can bring order to core financial processes, support day-to-day transaction activity, and improve the reliability of reporting. The position will play an important part in strengthening visibility into cash flow, maintaining accurate records, and establishing practical structure within a growing business environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage accounts payable activities, including reviewing vendor and factory invoices, organizing payment workflows, and helping ensure timely and accurate processing.</p><p>• Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate cash balances and dependable financial records.</p><p>• Prepare cash flow forecasts by consolidating financial data from multiple sources and identifying upcoming liquidity needs.</p><p>• Support balance sheet integrity through account analysis, reconciliations, and follow-up on outstanding items.</p><p>• Compile accounting information from various systems and records to create complete, organized financial reporting for management use.</p><p>• Record journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy to support month-end and ongoing accounting operations.</p><p>• Help transition spreadsheet-based invoice tracking into more structured accounts payable processes to improve reporting accuracy and control.</p><p>• Recommend and implement practical accounting structure, controls, and routines while keeping daily finance operations moving efficiently.</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>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a manufacturing organization in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area. This role is ideal for someone who can move comfortably between core accounting activities, project-based cost tracking, and financial reporting while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced setting. The position calls for someone who is detail oriented, can adapt quickly, manage competing priorities, and work effectively with leadership to gather the information needed for sound financial results.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee month-end close activities, including preparing and posting journal entries, reviewing the general ledger, and ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on time.</p><p>• Maintain account reconciliations and bank reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues to support reliable financial records.</p><p>• Produce monthly financial statements and related reporting, translating accounting data into clear and timely information for management review.</p><p>• Track construction-related job costs and manage work-in-process accounting to support accurate project financial visibility.</p><p>• Step into a broad range of accounting tasks as priorities shift, responding effectively to interruptions while keeping deadlines on track.</p><p>• Partner with business owners and internal stakeholders to obtain missing details, clarify financial questions, and support informed decision-making with professionalism and tact.</p><p>• Assist with year-end accounting activities and provide continuity in responsibilities during a transitional coverage period.</p><p>• Learn existing processes and systems quickly, including ERP tools such as Great Plains or Microsoft Dynamics, to maintain efficient day-to-day accounting operations.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Controller to support financial operations for a manufacturing organization. This long-term contract position will focus on maintaining accurate records, strengthening reporting processes, and ensuring financial documentation is organized and accessible. The role is well suited for someone who can balance core accounting oversight with hands-on document management and process support.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities and help maintain accurate financial records across the organization.<br>• Prepare and review account reconciliations to verify balances, resolve discrepancies, and support month-end activities.<br>• Assist with budgeting efforts by compiling financial data, monitoring results, and highlighting notable variances.<br>• Support audit readiness by organizing financial files, assembling backup documentation, and responding to information requests.<br>• Manage document control tasks by sorting, indexing, and maintaining financial records for easy retrieval and compliance purposes.<br>• Perform high-volume scanning of accounting and operational documents while confirming image quality and file accuracy.<br>• Compile and organize financial and administrative documentation into structured digital and physical record systems.<br>• Work within SYSPRO and Microsoft Excel to track transactions, prepare reports, and analyze financial information.<br>• Review and process foreign exchange-related transactions to help ensure proper recording and reconciliation.