Assistant Controller

Soni is partnering with a well-established organization to identify an Assistant Corporate Controller to join their leadership team in Franklin, TN. This is a high-impact, fully onsite role responsible for supporting corporate accounting operations, managing a team, and partnering closely with executive leadership.

This position will play a key role in driving financial accuracy, strengthening processes, and leading the month-end close and audit functions across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee corporate accounting and consolidation processes across multiple business units
• Manage and mentor the corporate accounting team, including Accounting Managers and staff
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare and review monthly financial reports for executive leadership (CEO/CFO)
• Coordinate quarterly reviews and annual audits with external auditors
• Support preparation of financial statements and related reporting packages
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure integrity of financial data
• Partner with internal stakeholders and global HQ on reporting requirements
• Oversee tax-related activities, including coordination of income tax provisions, audits, and filings
• Manage sales & use tax, property tax, and business license compliance
• Evaluate and improve accounting processes, internal controls, and workflow efficiency
• Provide leadership, training, and guidance to accounting staff

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CPA preferred
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities
• Strong background in general ledger, month-end close, consolidations, and audit support
• Experience with financial reporting and working with executive leadership
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting systems (ERP experience required; D365 a plus)
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Fully onsite role in Franklin, TN (not hybrid/remote)
• High visibility position with direct interaction with executive leadership
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on accounting operations and team development

Compensation: $165,000 - $185,000

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.