Director of Operations and Accounting

Director of Operations & Accounting (Chattanooga, TN)

CORE Safety Group is a nationwide safety management and loss control consulting firm. Seeking a strategic and hands‑on Director of Operations & Accounting to oversee the organization's financial operations while driving operational excellence across the business.

• Inventory & Fixed Asset Management Lead
• Ensure inventory accuracy through effective controls, reconciliations, and physical inventory counts.
• Lead the day‑to‑day operational and administrative functions of the organization to ensure efficiency, accountability, and profitability.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve operational policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Partner with executive leadership to establish strategic goals, annual budgets, and long‑term business initiatives.
• Monitor key operational and financial performance indicators (KPIs) and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Direct all accounting operations, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Inventory Accounting, Job Costing, and Financial Reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year‑end financial close processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and operational leadership experience.
• Strong experience with inventory accounting, job costing, and project accounting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of fixed asset accounting and capital project management.
• Experience managing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Financial Reporting.
• Experience with multi‑state sales tax compliance.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience with Quick Books or comparable ERP/accounting software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, employees are frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb, use hands and arms, reach, and talk or hear. They are regularly required to balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. They must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities include accurate near and distant vision.

• CORE Safety Group offers competitive pay and benefits, work/life balance, and a fun team environment.