Controller

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Controller Location: Chattanooga, TN Schedule: Hybrid, 2 days from home Employment Type: Full-time Our client is seeking a Controller to lead core accounting operations and ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who brings strong U.S. GAAP expertise, operational depth, and the ability to partner across a multi-site organization. The ideal candidate will combine technical accounting knowledge with leadership capability, process improvement experience, and a collaborative approach to supporting business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close

• Lead general accounting activities, including general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and balance sheet oversight
• Ensure timely and accurate financial statements and supporting schedules
• Support and help drive the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
• Review financial analyses and reconciliations for completeness and accuracy
• Establish and maintain accounting policies and procedures in compliance with GAAP

Cost Accounting, Inventory & Audit

• Oversee cost accounting and inventory valuation activities with a focus on accuracy and compliance
• Support fixed asset accounting and related reporting
• Partner with internal teams and external auditors during audits and reviews
• Help strengthen reporting processes to improve reliability and long-term efficiency

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Maintain a strong internal control environment across accounting operations
• Partner with leadership to assess and improve key controls
• Serve as a primary point of contact for external audit coordination
• Develop and monitor compliance processes related to financial reporting
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Leadership & Business Partnership

• Provide guidance, coaching, and technical support to accounting and finance team members
• Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture
• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, HR, Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations
• Support strategic initiatives, including acquisitions, integrations, and system implementations
• Drive automation, scalability, and continuous process improvement

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• High-visibility accounting leadership role
• Strong cross-functional exposure
• Opportunity to influence process improvement and scalability
• Ideal for a hands-on leader who enjoys both strategy and execution

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Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Experience managing month-end close and financial reporting processes
• Experience working within ERP systems

Preferred

• CPA
• Experience in manufacturing
• Experience leading external audits
• Experience supporting M&A activity, integrations, or rapid business growth