Controller

DescriptionWe are looking for a hands-on Controller to lead the finance and accounting function for a growing organization in Nashville, Tennessee. Reporting directly to the Owner, this newly established position will guide financial strategy while ensuring day-to-day accounting operations run accurately and efficiently across two entities. The role offers the opportunity to influence business decisions, strengthen financial processes, and help shape the long-term structure of the finance team.Responsibilities:• Direct accounting activities for two related entities, ensuring accurate records, timely close processes, and dependable financial reporting.• Work closely with ownership and leadership to create annual financial plans, track results against budget, and highlight meaningful trends throughout the year.• Present clear updates on financial performance, including variances, cash position, and key operating metrics that support informed decision-making.• Supervise payroll review procedures and maintain controls that promote accuracy, consistency, and compliance.• Provide leadership over payables and receivables operations by coordinating with internal team members and external accounting partners.• Strengthen approval workflows, internal controls, and fraud prevention measures to protect company assets and improve accountability.• Oversee cash management activities such as customer collections, banking transactions, credit card activity, and overall liquidity monitoring.• Identify and implement improvements to reporting, workflows, and financial processes to increase efficiency and support company growth.• Collaborate with outsourced bookkeeping and accounting resources to ensure reliable month-end and year-end reporting, reconciliations, and data integrity.• Engage with operational teams in the field and across the business to understand performance drivers, uncover improvement opportunities, and assess future accounting staffing needs.Requirements• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.• Progressive experience in accounting leadership with strong controllership knowledge and practical oversight of core finance functions.• Demonstrated background in budgeting, financial reporting, payroll review, internal controls, and day-to-day accounting operations.• Ability to work effectively with owners, executives, or senior leaders and provide financial guidance that supports business objectives.• Strong understanding of accounting principles and finance best practices, with the ability to apply them in a growing organization.• Track record of improving processes, resolving inefficiencies, and building more effective financial workflows.• Strong communication skills with the ability to turn financial information into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.• Experience in a multi-entity, recurring revenue, or service-based business environment is preferred.Job typePerm