Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Controller Position

We 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.