Controller

Sage Hill Investors, LLC; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health benefits

401k match

Joon.io fringe benefits

Season tickets

Flexible PTO

Office in Chattanooga

Job summary

Sage Hill Investors, LLC is seeking a Controller to partner with the CFO and lead the accounting close, financial reporting, and investment accounting for a multi-asset family office portfolio. This role focuses on accuracy, internal controls, and proactive analysis to support the executive team.

The Controller will manage cash flow, tax planning collaboration, and reporting rigor across payroll, real estate, and charitable activities while driving process improvements and system enhancements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience in private wealth or public accounting
• Technical degree required; CPA designation strongly preferred
• Demonstrated exposure to investment accounting and alternative asset reporting
• Prior tax compliance and/or planning experience highly valued
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (GAAP); family office or investment fund accounting a plus

Responsibilities

• Own the close schedule and ensure accurate, timely financial statements and GL records
• Steward cash flow, investment schedules, and capital activity reports; support Investment Committee
• Coordinate federal and state tax compliance and planning with external advisors
• Build and maintain efficient financial processes, internal controls, and recordkeeping systems
• Provide data-driven insights to leadership and continuously improve reporting systems

Skills

Accounting experience

Investment accounting

GAAP knowledge

Ownership & accountability

Education

Technical degree

Advanced degree

CPA designation

Job description

CONTROLLER

Reports To: CFO | Full-Time, Exempt | Chattanooga, TN (In-Office only)

PURPOSE

The Controller serves as the accounting heartbeat of the firm, partnering directly with the CFO to help drive all functions across a dynamic multi-asset portfolio. This role is at the intersection of finance, operations, and investment analysis — where your precision and ownership relieves senior leadership to focus on strategy. The Controller owns the close schedule, stewards cash flow, and brings financial rigor to investment due diligence.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Financial Reporting Excellence: You ensure the family office has accurate, timely, and well-organized financial statements and general ledger records, providing leadership with the clarity and confidence needed to make informed decisions.
• Investment Accounting Mastery: You serve as a reliable steward of the portfolio, maintaining precise investment schedules, performance reporting, and capital activity records while collaborating with the Investment Committee to support sound investment decisions.
• Tax Compliance & Planning: You protect the family's financial interests by proactively coordinating with external advisors, ensuring all federal and state obligations are met on time, and contributing meaningful analysis that supports strategic tax planning.
• Operational Integrity: You build and maintain efficient, well-documented financial processes, internal controls, and recordkeeping systems that reduce risk, ensure compliance, and create a seamless operational experience across payroll, real estate, insurance, and charitable activities.
• Trusted Advisor to Leadership: You will guide the executive team by delivering accurate data, anticipating needs, communicating proactively, and consistently finding ways to improve systems and reporting — making you an indispensable partner in managing the complexity of a sophisticated family office.

WHAT YOU BRING

Experience & Technical Skills

• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience in private wealth or public accounting; private family office work highly desired
• Technical degree required; advanced degree preferred, CPA designation strongly preferred
• Demonstrated exposure to investment accounting and alternative asset reporting
• Prior tax compliance and/or planning experience highly valued
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (GAAP); familiarity with family office or investment fund accounting a plus

Personal Attributes

• Someone who takes ownership of their work and manages themselves well. You know what matters, you stay organized, and you follow through.
• A person of high integrity. This role involves access to sensitive financial and family information, and we are looking for someone who handles that with the care and discretion it deserves.
• Detail-oriented and dependable. You build clean systems, keep them current, and manage competing priorities without things slipping.
• A clear communicator and a good collaborator. You come prepared, engage directly, and make the people around you better.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Very competitive pay to match industry
• Annual bonus based on portfolio performance
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k + company match
• Fringe benefits through Joon.io
• Free season tickets to Chattanoogafc.com
• Flexible PTO
• Best new office in Chattanooga, TN.

At SHI, you will thrive in a high-trust, development-focused environment where your work is taken seriously and your professional growth matters.

This position description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the role. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change.