Controller

Brown Edwards & Company; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Profit Sharing

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Professional development

Job summary

Brown Edwards is seeking a Controller to join our team on-site at one of our offices, with hybrid or remote options. The Controller will oversee month-end close, internal controls, and financial analysis for CAS clients.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Accounting, 5+ years of controllership experience, and strong technical accounting skills. CPA is preferred; we offer competitive benefits and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA is preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting or controllership experience.
• Strong technical accounting skills and advanced financial analysis.
• Experience working with executive-level clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversees accounting functions for assigned clients, ensuring accurate month-end close and financial reporting.
• Designs, implements, and monitors internal controls and accounting processes.
• Prepares or reviews complex financial statements, cash flow forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses.
• Advises clients on accounting policies, process improvements, and financial best practices.
• Collaborates with CAS Managers and senior team members to address complex accounting issues.
• Supports long-term financial planning, KPIs, and financial modeling.
• Reviews work prepared by senior team members and provides technical mentoring.
• Communicates financial insights directly with client executives.

Skills

Accounting

Financial analysis

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

A Top 100 Firm, Brown Edwards provides assurance, tax and business advisory services to a diverse clientele. With a firm-wide staff of approximately 450 professionals, our accounting firm is one of the largest independent CPA firms in the Virginia / West Virginia / Tennessee region. We support individuals and businesses ranging from small companies to large corporations. Our success is directly attributable to an unyielding commitment to excellence in every aspect of our work.

Core Values: Integrity : Community : Respect : Excellence : Transformative

We are seeking a Controller to join our team on-site at one of our 13 offices, hybrid, or remotely!

The Controller provides high-level accounting oversight for CAS clients, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and meaningful financial insights. This role performs advanced analysis, supports strategic planning, and partners with client leadership to improve financial operations. Controllers may oversee large or complex engagements and contribute to advisory services.

What your day looks like:

• Oversees accounting functions for assigned clients, ensuring accurate month-end close and financial reporting.
• Designs, implements, and monitors internal controls and accounting processes.
• Prepares or reviews complex financial statements, cash flow forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses.
• Advises clients on accounting policies, process improvements, and financial best practices.
• Collaborates with CAS Managers and senior team members to address complex accounting issues.
• Supports long-term financial planning, KPIs, and financial modeling.
• Reviews work prepared by senior team members and provides technical mentoring.
• Communicates financial insights directly with client executives.
• Ensures compliance with Firm quality standards and applicable regulations.
• Maintains Firm confidentiality.
• Follows Firm policies by conforming to procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Develops an understanding of the Firm’s vision, plan, and strategies and their role in achieving them.
• Works sufficient hours needed to complete assigned responsibilities.

What you need for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting or controllership experience.
• Strong technical accounting skills and advanced financial analysis abilities.
• Experience working with executive-level clients.

What you can expect from us:

• Full benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA and HSA options, STD/LTD, Firm-paid Life Insurance, and Supplemental Life, Critical Illness and Accident coverages.
• 401K Profit Sharing Plan with Pre-tax and Roth deferral options and employer match.
• Competitive compensation and annual merit considerations.
• Annual and engagement-based performance assessments.
• Firm-wide Peer Recognition and Rewards platform to support our culture of year-round positive feedback and communication.
• Flexible working options with generous PTO.
• “Dress for Your Day” policy.
• Whether you aspire to pass the CPA exam or pursue an additional designation, we offer educational support and Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programs to help you achieve your goals!
• Participation in professional and civic organizations is encouraged! Brown Edwards is proud to be deeply involved in many charitable organizations that give back to our communities. We even offer reimbursements for some membership dues.
• Collaborative work groups or “niches” provide opportunity to work closely with Partners and Directors, allowing you to learn, grow, and build your career.

Pay Range:

$90,000.00-$130,000.00

*Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, credentials, demonstrated skills, performance, and business need.

Brown Edwards provides equal employment to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.