Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half is currently recruiting for an experienced Controller to lead core accounting and financial operations with our client in Piney Flats, Tennessee. This position will oversee financial reporting, planning, and cash management while helping maintain accurate records and strong internal controls. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach to month-end activities, analytical decision support, and process discipline across payables, receivables, and reconciliations.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the monthly and year-end close process, ensuring journal entries, account analyses, and supporting schedules are completed accurately and on time.

• Prepare reliable financial statements and management reports that provide clear insight into business performance and operational trends.

• Develop budgets and forecasts, monitor results against plan, and explain key variances to support informed leadership decisions.

• Manage cash flow planning activities by producing short- and long-term forecasts and tracking liquidity needs.

• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to promote accuracy, timely processing, and effective working capital management.

• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and strengthening the integrity of financial data.

• Partner with operations on inventory-related controls, including cycle count oversight and follow-up on count differences.

• Use financial analysis to identify risks, opportunities, and cost drivers, then present practical recommendations to leadership.

• Maintain and improve accounting workflows within systems such as NetSuite or Navision, while leveraging Excel for reporting and analysis.

The position will require a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and a CPA is preferred. The position is 100% onsite and will require some to live in the local Knoxville or surrounding areas. For immediate consideration please contact Lisa Coker at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com to set up an interview

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in a Controller or senior-level accounting role.
• Strong working knowledge of month-end close, journal entry preparation, and financial statement reporting.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash forecasting, and variance analysis in a business environment.
• Background overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Familiarity with inventory accounting practices, including cycle count review and reconciliation support.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using ERP platforms such as NetSuite or Navision.