Assistant Controller

CFS; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 131,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking an Assistant Controller to join its finance team in Nashville. This onsite role offers exposure to senior leadership, drives process improvements, and provides a long-term career path within a stable, growth-oriented company.

The position leads month-end close, partners with leadership to improve processes, coordinates with auditors, and develops Excel-based tools. Hybrid option after training; salary up to $145,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA strongly preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close activities, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and general ledger management
• Partner with leadership to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting workflows
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and other business partners
• Create and enhance reporting, analysis, and Excel-based financial tools

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are working with a well-established professional services organization to find an Assistant Controller to join its growing finance team. This newly created Assistant Controller position offers an opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, drive process improvements, and build a long-term career path within a stable, growth-oriented company. This role is onsite in Nashville with hybrid potential after training.

Salary up to $145,000

Why Consider This Assistant Controller Opportunity?

• Clear path from Assistant Controller to Controller within a few years
• Highly visible role partnering directly with the CFO and Controller
• Opportunity to modernize processes and influence the future of the finance function
• Strong culture with low turnover and a history of promoting from within

Assistant Controller Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close activities, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and general ledger management
• Partner with leadership to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting workflows
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and other business partners
• Create and enhance reporting, analysis, and Excel-based financial tools

Qualifications Of The Assistant Controller

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA strongly preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities

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