Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Location: Nashville, TN | Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-Time, W-2
Compensation
: $120,000–$150,000 annually

NOW CFO is seeking an experienced Controller Consultant to join our growing Nashville team. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on accounting and finance professional who enjoys solving complex business challenges, building strong client relationships, and working across multiple industries.

We're looking for someone who brings strong technical accounting expertise, a consulting mindset, and the leadership qualities to thrive in a growing organization. This role offers the opportunity to expand your advisory experience, take on increasing responsibilities, and pursue professional growth within our national consulting firm.

NOW CFO is one of the nation's leading providers of outsourced CFO, Controller, and accounting services. As a growing, private equity-backed consulting firm, we partner with small to mid-sized businesses across a variety of industries to strengthen financial operations, improve reporting, and support strategic decision‑making.

Our consultants are more than accountants. They are trusted advisors who roll up their sleeves, identify challenges, implement solutions, and help businesses achieve their financial goals.

As a Controller Consultant, you will manage multiple client engagements, providing both hands‑on accounting support and higher‑level financial guidance. You'll work directly with business owners, executives, and leadership teams to improve financial processes, strengthen internal controls, and deliver accurate, meaningful financial information.

We're seeking someone who combines strong technical accounting capabilities with excellent communication skills, business acumen, and a passion for helping businesses succeed. You'll have the opportunity to develop client relationships, collaborate with experienced finance leaders, and contribute to the continued growth of our Nashville practice.

• Lead Controller-level accounting and financial operations for multiple client engagements.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, financial reporting, and general ledger activities.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Develop budgets, cash flow forecasts, and financial projections.
• Establish and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and accruals.
• Support audit preparation, debt covenant reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, operational efficiencies, and improved financial performance.

• Serve as a trusted financial resource to business owners and executive leadership.
• Manage multiple client relationships while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Assess accounting challenges and develop practical, sustainable solutions.
• Evaluate existing accounting systems and recommend process improvements, automation, or ERP enhancements.
• Assist clients with financial analysis, strategic planning, and operational decision-making.
• Communicate financial results and recommendations clearly to financial and nonfinancial stakeholders.

• Build strong, lasting relationships with clients and internal team members.
• Lead engagements independently while maintaining exceptional client service.
• Collaborate with Nashville market leadership on client delivery, engagement planning, and process improvements.
• Mentor and support junior accounting professionals as opportunities arise.
• Participate in client discussions, engagement planning, and identifying opportunities to provide additional value.
• Contribute to…