Mutli-site Asst Controller / Regional Asst Plant Controller

Our client is an established, publicly traded midsize manufacturer in the market and a portfolio of well-known brands. They're mid-transformation new leadership, a major ERP migration underway (moving to LN/Infor), and a lean accounting team that's actively building the infrastructure to support a much bigger future.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-visibility role before the structure is fully set. You'll report directly to the Regional Plant Controller and own the day-to-day accounting function across multiple facilities.

The team is close-knit and the bar to join it is high. This isn't a structured corporate environment — it's a group that's earned each other's trust doing hard things together. Low ego, high output, someone who gets things done without being asked that's who belongs here.

What You'll Own

• Month-end close — entries, reconciliations, reclasses. Team closes in 3 days;
• Cost and spend analysis track variances, communicate cause-and-effect to plant operations (contract costs, R&M, etc.)
• New product development approvals review plant accountant analysis, validate margin and cost assumptions before cross-functional sign-off
• Make/buy analysis partner with plant accountants, pressure-test before it goes to other departments
• Physical inventory participation Q4, hands-on at key sites
• Lead and develop 3–4 direct reports (plant accountants assigned to specific facilities and projects)

What We're Looking For

• Manufacturing background /plant finance experience
• Cost accounting literacy must be able to speak the language and guide a team;
• Month-end close ownership - start to finish, no hand-holding
• People leadership - has managed or mentored direct reports
• Nashville - onsite - some travel primarily Q4

Nice to Haves

• ERP implementation experience (LN/Infor a plus)
• Standard costing environment
• Capital project or fixed asset accounting experience
• CPA