Controller

Hunter Hamilton; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Hunter Hamilton partners with an established international manufacturing organization in Knoxville to recruit an experienced Controller. The role is a high-visibility, hands-on leadership position covering the full accounting and finance function, including reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and internal controls.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of accounting experience, 5+ years in a leadership role, strong manufacturing cost accounting, ERP expertise, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required).
• 10+ years progressive accounting experience.
• 5+ years leadership with direct supervisory responsibility.
• Strong manufacturing cost accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and finance operations including general and cost accounting, AP/AR, fixed assets, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.
• Own monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Provide financial analysis and business insights to senior leadership.
• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting, inventory accuracy, cycle counts, stocktaking, and audits.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and support IFRS reporting requirements.
• Manage audits, tax preparation, and relationships with external auditors.
• Oversee banking activities and cash forecasting.
• Administer payroll and 401(k) program.
• Maintain internal controls and compliance processes.
• Lead and develop accounting and operations teams across departments.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

ERP systems

Strong Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

CPA preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite | Monday–Friday

Travel: Less than 10%

We are partnering with an established international manufacturing organization in Knoxville to identify an experienced Controller to join its leadership team.

This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership position with responsibility for the full accounting and finance function, including financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, compliance, inventory, and internal controls.

Beyond traditional accounting leadership, this individual will also have exposure to broader areas of the business, making this an excellent opportunity for a Controller who enjoys working cross-functionally and having a meaningful impact on company operations.

What You'll Do

• Lead the organization's accounting and finance operations, including general accounting, cost accounting, AP, AR, fixed assets, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management
• Own the monthly close process, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Provide financial analysis and business insights to senior leadership
• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting, inventory accuracy, cycle counts, stocktaking, and inventory audits
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and support IFRS-related reporting requirements
• Manage annual audits, tax preparation, government reporting, and relationships with external auditors and advisors
• Oversee banking activities and cash forecasting
• Administer payroll and the company's 401(k) program
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and compliance processes
• Lead and develop accounting and operational support team members
• Partner with departments across the organization to improve processes and support strategic initiatives
• Provide administrative oversight of additional business support functions, including IT and Sales/Service Support

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 5+ years of leadership experience with direct supervisory responsibility
• Strong manufacturing accounting and cost accounting experience
• 5+ years of experience working within ERP systems
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• IFRS experience is highly desirable
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Experience with inventory accounting and operational finance
• Ability to lead teams and work effectively across multiple departments
• CPA preferred but not required

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Highly visible leadership role with significant influence across the organization
• Opportunity to lead both financial and operational initiatives
• Established international organization with a long-standing history
• Collaborative environment with exposure to global counterparts
• Competitive compensation plus performance-based bonus
• Relocation assistance available
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing finance leader who enjoys being close to the business and wants more than a traditional reporting-focused Controller position.