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