Controller
Robert Half · Chattanooga, TN · 3 days ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
About the role
A high-impact Controller opportunity for a hands-on leader who can oversee the full accounting function, guide a team of 8, and bring the financial insight needed to help leadership make smart decisions.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of 8 across accounting and related administrative functions
- Oversee all accounting operations, including month-end close, general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and internal controls
- Prepare and review timely, accurate financial statements
- Deliver KPI reporting and financial analysis that help leadership understand performance and make informed decisions
- Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities, and help lead course corrections as needed
- Parenthood leadership to improve processes, strengthen reporting, and support business performance
- Oversee human resources responsibilities with outside support
- Bring structure, insight, and leadership to a company that values both stability and continuous improvement
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Prior leadership experience managing teams
- Strong background in accounting operations and financial statement preparation
- Proven experience with financial analysis, KPI reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
Qualifications
- Someone who knows how to help a company navigate course corrections, improve processes, and sharpen financial visibility
- Best fit for someone coming from a mid-size organization who is comfortable wearing multiple hats and operating close to the business
- Strong communicator, steady leader, and proactive business partner
Skills
- Technical strength
- Leadership skills
- Accounting operations expertise
- Financial analysis and reporting proficiency
- Process improvement and course correction abilities
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Lifetime disability insurance
- Life insurance
Pay
Competitive compensation package available.
Schedule
Full-time position.