<p>Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Cost Accountant to support manufacturing operations for our client in Knoxville, Tennessee through accurate cost reporting, financial analysis, and inventory-related accounting activities. This role will help maintain reliable product costing, evaluate performance against standards and budgets, and provide insights that support informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in manufacturing accounting, strong analytical ability, and confidence working with ERP systems and Excel.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop, maintain, and review product cost data to ensure standard costs reflect current manufacturing conditions and business assumptions.</p><p>• Analyze manufacturing expenses, inventory movements, and production results to identify cost trends, performance gaps, and opportunities for improvement.</p><p>• Prepare recurring and ad hoc variance reporting, including explanations for differences between actual results, standards, and forecasts.</p><p>• Support the annual standard cost update process by validating inputs such as labor, materials, overhead, and bill of materials structures.</p><p>• Partner with operations, finance, and supply chain teams to improve cost visibility and strengthen budgeting and forecasting activities.</p><p>• Assist with annual physical inventory procedures, reconcile count results, and investigate inventory discrepancies to maintain accurate records.</p><p>• Perform roll-forward analyses and other account reconciliations to support month-end and year-end financial close activities.</p><p>• Use ERP platforms such as Dynamics AX or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to manage cost information and produce reliable financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>A Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance is required with 3+ years or manufacturing cost experience. The position is 100% onsite and will require someone to live in the Knoxville and surrounding areas. For immediate consideration please contact Lisa Coker at 865-370-2084 to set up an interview</p>
<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>Robert Half is currently recruiting for an experienced Plant Controller to lead financial oversight for a manufacturing client in Knoxville, Tennessee. This position will partner closely with plant leadership to strengthen cost visibility, support sound operational decisions, and maintain accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in plant accounting, inventory controls, and budgeting within a fast-paced production environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct plant-level accounting activities, including monthly close, journal entry preparation, and review of financial results for accuracy and completeness.</p><p>• Analyze manufacturing costs, standard cost performance, and cost of goods sold to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.</p><p>• Partner with operations leadership to develop budgets, update forecasts, and provide financial insights that support production and profitability goals.</p><p>• Maintain and validate bills of materials and costing structures to ensure reliable product costing and inventory valuation.</p><p>• Oversee inventory control processes, including cycle counts and annual physical inventory, while resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.</p><p>• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities by ensuring transactions are properly recorded and aligned with plant financial controls.</p><p>• Prepare and communicate regular financial reports and variance analyses to plant and corporate stakeholders.</p><p>• Strengthen internal controls and promote disciplined accounting practices across manufacturing finance processes.</p><p><br></p><p>The position will require a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and a CPA is preferred. The position is 100% onsite and will require some to live in the local Knoxville or surrounding areas</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please contact Lisa Coker at 865-370-2084 to set up an interview</p>
We are looking for a skilled Systems Engineer to join our team in Maryville, Tennessee, on a contract with the potential for a permanent position. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize IT systems that support both manufacturing and enterprise operations, ensuring their security, performance, and reliability. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work across hybrid environments, including on-premises and cloud-based systems.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design, deploy, and manage Windows and Linux server environments across on-premises, virtual, and hybrid cloud infrastructure.<br>• Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, certificate services, and role-based access controls to ensure secure identity and access management.<br>• Engineer and maintain virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V.<br>• Support and manage hybrid cloud environments, including Microsoft Azure services like virtual machines, storage, and network connectivity.<br>• Maintain and synchronize Active Directory environments, Entra ID, and Zscaler systems while enabling secure cloud application integrations.<br>• Manage databases and workflows between on-premises and cloud systems, including updates to OS, DB, and virtualization platforms.<br>• Oversee endpoint lifecycle management using tools like Microsoft SCCM for OS deployment, patching, software distribution, and inventory.<br>• Develop and maintain enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions, including monitoring and testing using tools like CommVault.<br>• Monitor infrastructure health and respond to system alerts, ensuring uptime and stability while participating in incident resolution and root cause analysis.<br>• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to support secure IT and OT system integration within production environments.