Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead our client's core accounting operations and support financial accuracy for an organization based in Memphis, Tennessee. This role is responsible for maintaining reliable reporting, strengthening compliance practices, and overseeing essential financial processes across daily and monthly activities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage detailed financial documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Direct day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring financial records are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with established standards.

• Prepare, review, and interpret financial reports, including consolidated statements, to support leadership decision-making and organizational planning.

• Oversee account reconciliation processes by validating bank activity, balance sheet accounts, cash transactions, and other daily financial balances.

• Manage full-cycle payroll administration, ensuring timely processing, proper documentation, and alignment with applicable regulations.

• Maintain organized financial documentation through effective document control, scanning, and compilation practices for audit readiness and internal reference.

• Monitor cash handling procedures and strengthen internal controls to protect assets and improve transactional accuracy.

• Support government compliance efforts by ensuring accounting activities and reporting practices meet applicable regulatory requirements.

• Use Microsoft Excel and advanced formulas to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and improve reporting efficiency.

• 5+ years of experience in a Controller or senior-level accounting role with broad responsibility for financial operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in preparing and analyzing financial statements, including consolidated reporting.
• Strong background in account reconciliation, including bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash balancing activities.
• Experience overseeing full-cycle payroll and maintaining accurate supporting records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to use formulas for analysis, reporting, and data validation.
• Knowledge of government compliance and governmental accounting practices.
• Ability to manage high volumes of financial documents with strong attention to detail and organization.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with a commitment to accuracy and accountability.