Financial Controller

HHM Talent is assisting a client who is searching for a Controller in Chattanooga, TN.

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Controller to lead the accounting department and oversee the organization's financial operations.

The ideal candidate will be a servant leader who builds strong relationships, takes ownership of responsibilities from start to finish, and approaches challenges with curiosity.

This is a full-time, fully on-site position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, and cash-management activities
• Maintain the general ledger and review journal entries for accuracy and completeness
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements
• Produce journal entries, financial reports, and profit-and-loss statements by location
• Ensure all locations accurately roll up into the organization's consolidated financial results
• Take full ownership of the annual audit, including preparation, coordination, and communication with external auditors
• Process biweekly payroll; payroll tax filings are handled separately
• Prepare and file applicable sales tax returns
• Assist leadership with the annual budgeting process
• Monitor fixed assets and capital spending in relation to approved budgets
• Ensure balance-sheet accounts are properly reconciled and supported
• Provide oversight and analysis related to applicable cost-accounting activities
• Continue improving accounting operations, including the organization's accounts-payable automation initiative
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure consistent accounting practices across all locations
• Identify accounting and business-process improvements and ensure initiatives are completed successfully
• Cross-train team members to improve coverage, collaboration, and departmental effectiveness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Progressive accounting experience, including responsibility for general ledger accounting, financial reporting, audits, and month-end close
• Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, payroll, sales tax, fixed assets, and balance-sheet reconciliations
• Experience supporting a multi-location organization is strongly preferred
• Exposure to cost accounting is preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains is helpful but not required
• Experience with a comparable ERP system, such as Sage or NetSuite, will also be considered

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary: $120,000–$140,000, based on experience
• Incentive opportunity: 5% of base salary
• Health and dental insurance
• 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing
• Paid time off and sick leave