Assistant Controller

La Vergne, TN / Fully Onsite

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join a high-performing finance and accounting team. This position offers significant leadership exposure, succession-planning potential, and the opportunity to help shape the financial future of a growing organization in the durable products sector.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing the organization's accounting operations and financial reporting
• Manage and mentor accounting staff, including senior-level accounting professionals
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
• Maintain oversight of general ledger accuracy and integrity
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Support preparation and review of financial statements and management reports
• Oversee inventory accounting, inventory controls, and cycle count processes
• Assist with cost accounting analysis and reporting
• Coordinate audit activities and support external auditors
• Drive process improvements, operational efficiencies, and internal control enhancements
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic financial initiatives

Qualifications

• CPA certification required
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Previous Accounting Manager or higher-level leadership experience required
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and general ledger management
• Experience with inventory accounting, inventory lifecycle management, and cycle counts
• Exposure to cost accounting required
• Durable products industry experience required
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred
• Combination of public and private accounting experience highly desirable
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving abilities
• Concise, direct communication style with the ability to make sound decisions efficiently

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
• High growth-oriented environment
• Strong organizational commitment to innovation and technology initiatives
• Direct exposure to executive leadership
• Excellent advancement potential as the business continues to expand
• Stable organization with a long-term growth strategy and leadership-focused succession planning opportunities

Pay

Salary Range: $150,000 - $175,000 + 15% Bonus