Sr. Controller

Take the reins of a major site for a stable, global company, where you’ll lead an elite accounting team with a 15-year average tenure, drive a major upcoming ERP implementation, and enjoy the true schedule flexibility you deserve!

• True Autonomy & Strategic Impact: Step into a role where a highly supportive manager is ready to hand over the reins, allowing you to partner directly with operations and truly own the site.
• Elite, High‑Tenure Team: Lead and mentor an established team of accounting professionals boasting an impressive average tenure of 15 years.
• Unmatched Stability & Growth: Enjoy the security of a global, diversified company, working under a manager who has thrived and been promoted multiple times over a 14‑year career with the organization.
• Major ERP Implementation: Put your love for systems to work—join just in time to help drive a major ERP implementation and streamline global reporting structures.
• Flexibility & Rewards: Balance your life with genuine flexibility to come and go for personal appointments, plus a 10% bonus potential.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful, non‑automotive manufacturer as the Sr. Controller overseeing a team of established accounting and finance professionals! Daily you will report to the VP of Finance and work closely with the General Manager.

• Oversee all core site accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, and revenue recognition.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate management reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP, while conducting rigorous variance analysis.
• Maintain and document accounting policies and procedures to ensure absolute integrity of all financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls and robust financial governance processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations and coordinate directly with external auditors.
• Support risk management initiatives and closely monitor compliance with internal finance policies.
• Lead annual site budgeting, cash flow management, and the development of rolling financial forecasts.
• Support the analysis and investment justification for major capital expenditures (Cap Ex).
• Provide financial modeling and operational analysis to support strategic initiatives and department leadership.
• Partner closely with operations leadership to optimize site costs, drive continuous improvement, and enhance financial performance.
• Monitor key performance indicators, including labor efficiency, inventory performance, scrap, margin, and productivity.
• Monitor and analyze working capital performance across inventory, labor, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while establishing performance expectations and professional development plans.
• Evaluate and enhance accounting systems, support upcoming ERP implementation, and drive reporting automation initiatives.

• International business experience.
• ERP implementation.

Candidates are preferred to be local to the Morristown, TN area; there is no relocation package available at this time.

The company offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, HSA contribution, paid holidays, vacation, 401(k) match, and bonus potential.