Controller

Talentfoot Executive Search; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Company is seeking an experienced accounting leader in Knoxville to manage the full-cycle accounting process, close cycles, and monthly financial reporting. You will partner with the President and PE Controller to drive budgets, forecasts, and ad hoc analyses while overseeing tax compliance and staff development.

In collaboration with the PE team, you will guide a transition from QuickBooks Enterprise to Microsoft Dynamics during 2026 and support consolidated reporting for acquired

Qualifications

• 5+ years in progressive accounting roles.
• Experience with AP, AR, GL, and close.
• Experience with multi-state sales tax compliance.
• Supervisory experience and staff development.
• Strong Excel and data-analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting (AP, AR, GL, close).
• Own month-end and year-end close and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly statements, variances, and management reports.
• Develop annual budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor working capital and cash flow; oversee collections and payables.
• Oversee multi-state sales tax compliance.
• Support ERP transition from QuickBooks to Dynamics in 2026.
• Supervise accounting staff and provide training.
• Support external audits and tax prep.
• Assist with onboarding acquired companies onto standardized processes.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Financial analysis

Independent work

Leadership

Tax knowledge

Tools

QuickBooks Enterprise

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Great opportunity to get in with a growing company! New PE-backed ownership, reporting directly into the President with a dotted line into the Controller at the PE level. Please review the details and reach out if you are interested in learning more!

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle accounting process including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
• Own the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting for The Company, including recons for all balance sheet accounts.
• Work with the PE Corporate Controller to own the monthly financial statements, variance analyses, and management reporting packages for the President.
• Partner with the President to develop annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and ad hoc financial analyses that support business decision-making.
• Monitor and manage working capital and cash flow, including oversight of collections, vendor payment timing, and cash positioning.
• Manage multi-state sales tax compliance, including nexus monitoring, filings, and coordination with external tax advisors.
• Support the PE’s overall transition from QuickBooks Enterprise to Microsoft Dynamics during 2026 under supervision and direction of the PE Controller and project manager.
• Supervise and develop the accounting staff, ensuring workload coverage, cross-training, and professional growth.
• Support the PE Controller during external audit and tax prep, preparing schedules and supporting documentation for the The Company business.
• Support the PE's consolidated reporting requirements and assist with onboarding acquired companies from time to time onto standardized accounting processes.

Required Experience

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on involvement in the full accounting cycle (AP, AR, GL, close).
• Experience preparing financial statements, budgets, and forecasts in a small-to-mid-size business environment.
• Working knowledge of sales tax compliance across multiple states.
• Experience with ERP systems; familiarity with QuickBooks Enterprise and/or Microsoft Dynamics a plus.
• Prior supervisory experience — managing and developing at least one direct report.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• Self-starter who can work independently and prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

“Great To Have” Qualifications

• Experience in a distribution, e-commerce, or wholesale business.
• Exposure to a private equity-backed or acquisition-oriented environment.
• Experience with ERP implementations or migrations.
• Familiarity with the HVAC, mechanical, or electrical trades industry.

If you're ready to make an impact and take your career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you.