Controller | CPA Required

Controller

Our client, a rapidly growing consumer products manufacturer in the Nashville area, is seeking a Controller to join its leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a highly visible role with a company experiencing significant growth and investing in its finance and accounting organization.

Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Controller will lead the accounting function, oversee a growing team, and partner closely with operations and executive leadership to strengthen financial processes and support continued expansion.

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process while ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee the accounting team, providing coaching, mentorship, and professional development.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and continuously improve accounting processes and workflows.
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Research and apply technical accounting guidance while ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Oversee payroll and support state and local tax compliance activities.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations and leadership to provide financial insights that support business decisions.
• Help optimize ERP processes and contribute to ongoing systems and process improvements.

• CPA required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with a strong foundation in technical accounting.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Prior leadership experience managing and developing accounting teams.
• Experience with in manufacturing or consumer products is preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Hands-on, collaborative leadership style with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Highly visible leadership position with direct exposure to executive leadership.
• Opportunity to build and improve the accounting function within a growing organization.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with strong long-term growth.
• Competitive compensation, annual bonus opportunity, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match, and generous PTO.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations; and
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law.

The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact

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