Controller

Job Description

Controller

Oak Ridge, Tennessee (Onsite)

$150,000-$175,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

Would you enjoy building and strengthening financial processes within a technically complex, capital-intensive business?

This is an opportunity to join an innovative, fast-growing business operating at the forefront of advanced technology. As the company scales its operations and develops a more complex corporate structure, it is looking for a hands-on Controller to lead financial reporting, strengthen internal controls and help build the accounting infrastructure needed to support its next stage of growth.

The opportunity

You'll take ownership of core accounting operations, SEC financial reporting and internal controls, working closely with the CFO and senior leadership team. This is a broad role combining technical accounting expertise with the opportunity to improve processes, support strategic transactions and help shape the finance function as the business grows.

You'll play a key role in quarterly and annual reporting, SOX compliance and audit readiness, while supporting acquisitions, joint ventures and other strategic investments. Working across a multi-entity organisation, you'll help establish robust financial systems and controls suited to a complex, capital-intensive operating environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual close processes, maintaining accurate general ledger records and improving reporting timelines.
• Own SEC reporting, including consolidated financial statements, footnotes, Forms 10-K and 10-Q, and registration statements in accordance with US GAAP and SEC requirements.
• Prepare and review technical accounting memoranda covering areas such as business combinations, consolidation, R&D, stock-based compensation, leases, revenue recognition and impairment.
• Oversee project cost accounting, financial reporting processes and audit readiness across a multi-entity organisation.
• Lead SOX compliance and internal controls over financial reporting, including risk assessments, control documentation, testing, remediation and ongoing effectiveness reviews.
• Coordinate external audits and quarterly reviews, managing auditor relationships, reporting deadlines and supporting documentation.
• Support acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic investments, including financial due diligence, opening balance sheets, purchase accounting and third-party valuations.
• Coordinate external tax advisors on US federal and state tax compliance, transfer pricing and transaction-related tax matters.
• Oversee accounting for government grants, tax credits and other available incentives.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• An active CPA qualification.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience within SEC-reporting organisations.
• Direct ownership of SEC financial reporting, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, consolidated financial statements and technical disclosures.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and experience preparing formal technical accounting memoranda.
• Direct experience operating within a SOX Section 404 environment, including internal controls over financial reporting.
• Experience managing consolidated financial statements, multiple legal entities and intercompany eliminations.
• Experience managing external auditors and coordinating quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• The ability to operate effectively within demanding public-company reporting deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills, advanced Excel capability and experience with ERP and financial reporting systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.
• US citizenship, due to applicable regulatory requirements under 10 CFR Part 810 and/or ITAR/EAR.

Desirable experience

• Previous experience in Big Four or national public accounting, particularly auditing SEC registrants.
• Experience supporting a company transitioning to a large accelerated filer environment or implementing its first SOX 404(b) audit.
• Experience with acquisition accounting, purchase price allocations and integrating acquired businesses.

What's on offer

• A salary of $150,000-$175,000, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to shape accounting processes and controls within a growing, technically complex business.
• Close collaboration with senior leadership on financial strategy, reporting and business growth.
• A full-time, onsite role based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.