Controller Manufacturing Job Portland area,Tennessee USA,Accounting

Trueline is seeking a Controller to join their team in Portland, Tennessee. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced manufacturing finance professional to serve as the senior financial leader of the organization, partnering directly with executive leadership to support continued growth, operational excellence, and long-term business strategy.

What You'll Do as the Controller:

Lead all accounting and financial operations for the business
Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Oversee general ledger activity, cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets
Ensure accurate inventory valuation and work-in-process reporting
Drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting initiatives
Develop KPIs, dashboards, and financial models to support business decisions
Partner closely with operations leadership to improve cost visibility and profitability
Manage standard costing processes and analyze manufacturing variances
Support pricing decisions, margin analysis, and operational performance improvements
Maintain banking relationships and assist with financing activities
Evaluate capital investments and support long-range planning initiatives
Coordinate tax compliance, audits, insurance programs, and financial governance activities
Serve as the financial leader and primary ERP business owner
Present financial results and recommendations to executive leadership and ownership groups
Lead and mentor accounting staff while helping scale financial processes for future growth

Must-Haves as the Controller:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
Strong manufacturing accounting background
Expertise in cost accounting, inventory accounting, and work-in-process accounting
Experience leading month-end close and financial reporting processes
Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning experience
ERP experience within a manufacturing environment
Strong financial analysis and business partnership capabilities
Ability to thrive in a lean, hands-on organization

Nice-to-Haves as the Controller:

CPA or CMA designation
Automotive manufacturing experience
Metal stamping, fabrication, machining, or industrial manufacturing experience
Plant Controller experience
Standard costing expertise
Experience presenting to ownership groups, boards, or executive leadership teams
Banking and lending relationship management experience
Capital equipment evaluation and investment analysis experience

This position Offers:

Base salary of $140,000 - $160,000
Annual bonus opportunity targeted at 15%
Comprehensive medical insurance
Life insurance coverage
Dental and vision plan options
401(k) with company match
Flexible work environment with remote Fridays
Direct access to executive leadership
Significant visibility and influence across the organization
Long-term career growth opportunity
Stable and profitable business experiencing strong year-over-year growth
Opportunity to shape financial processes, systems, and strategic decision-making

Trueline is an unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

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