Controller

Save Your Customers; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Hybrid work arrangements

Professional development

Job summary

NOW CFO is seeking an experienced Controller Consultant to join our Nashville team. This role offers hands-on accounting and high-level financial guidance across multiple client engagements, with the ability to build client relationships and lead operations.

Ideal candidates bring strong GAAP knowledge, CPA background, and a track record of advisory-style finance leadership within diverse industries. Hybrid work arrangements support client needs in Nashville.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including Controller-level responsibilities.
• CPA designation or CPA candidacy preferred.
• Prior audit experience within a public accounting or CPA firm strongly preferred.
• Strong corporate or operational accounting background with demonstrated knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience managing the full accounting cycle, including GL, AP/AR, reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Experience overseeing accounting staff or leading financial projects.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, or client engagements simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with executive leadership.
• A hands‑on, solutions‑oriented approach with the flexibility to adapt to different client environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead Controller-level accounting and financial operations for multiple client engagements.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, financial reporting, and general ledger activities.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Develop budgets, cash flow forecasts, and financial projections.
• Establish and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and accruals.
• Support audit preparation, debt covenant reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, operational efficiencies, and improved financial performance.
• Serve as a trusted financial resource to business owners and executive leadership.
• Manage multiple client relationships while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Assess accounting challenges and develop practical, sustainable solutions.
• Evaluate existing accounting systems and recommend process improvements, automation, or ERP enhancements.
• Assist clients with financial analysis, strategic planning, and operational decision-making.
• Communicate financial results and recommendations clearly to financial and nonfinancial stakeholders.
• Build strong client relationships and mentor junior staff.
• Collaborate with market leadership on client delivery and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Financial reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

QuickBooks

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Location: Nashville, TN | Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-Time, W-2
Compensation: $120,000–$150,000 annually

The Opportunity

NOW CFO is seeking an experienced Controller Consultant to join our growing Nashville team. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on accounting and finance professional who enjoys solving complex business challenges, building strong client relationships, and working across multiple industries.

We're looking for someone who brings strong technical accounting expertise, a consulting mindset, and the leadership qualities to thrive in a growing organization. This role offers the opportunity to expand your advisory experience, take on increasing responsibilities, and pursue professional growth within our national consulting firm.

About NOW CFO

NOW CFO is one of the nation's leading providers of outsourced CFO, Controller, and accounting services. As a growing, private equity-backed consulting firm, we partner with small to mid-sized businesses across a variety of industries to strengthen financial operations, improve reporting, and support strategic decision‑making.

Our consultants are more than accountants. They are trusted advisors who roll up their sleeves, identify challenges, implement solutions, and help businesses achieve their financial goals.

The Role

As a Controller Consultant, you will manage multiple client engagements, providing both hands‑on accounting support and higher‑level financial guidance. You'll work directly with business owners, executives, and leadership teams to improve financial processes, strengthen internal controls, and deliver accurate, meaningful financial information.

We're seeking someone who combines strong technical accounting capabilities with excellent communication skills, business acumen, and a passion for helping businesses succeed. You'll have the opportunity to develop client relationships, collaborate with experienced finance leaders, and contribute to the continued growth of our Nashville practice.

What You'll Own

• Lead Controller-level accounting and financial operations for multiple client engagements.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, financial reporting, and general ledger activities.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Develop budgets, cash flow forecasts, and financial projections.
• Establish and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and accruals.
• Support audit preparation, debt covenant reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, operational efficiencies, and improved financial performance.

Client Advisory & Consulting

• Serve as a trusted financial resource to business owners and executive leadership.
• Manage multiple client relationships while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Assess accounting challenges and develop practical, sustainable solutions.
• Evaluate existing accounting systems and recommend process improvements, automation, or ERP enhancements.
• Assist clients with financial analysis, strategic planning, and operational decision-making.
• Communicate financial results and recommendations clearly to financial and nonfinancial stakeholders.

Client Relationships & Team Collaboration

• Build strong, lasting relationships with clients and internal team members.
• Lead engagements independently while maintaining exceptional client service.
• Collaborate with Nashville market leadership on client delivery, engagement planning, and process improvements.
• Mentor and support junior accounting professionals as opportunities arise.
• Participate in client discussions, engagement planning, and identifying opportunities to provide additional value.
• Contribute to the growth and continued success of our Nashville consulting practice.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including Controller-level responsibilities.
• CPA designation or CPA candidacy preferred.
• Prior audit experience within a public accounting or CPA firm strongly preferred.
• Strong corporate or operational accounting background with demonstrated knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience managing the full accounting cycle, including GL, AP/AR, reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Experience overseeing accounting staff or leading financial projects.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, or client engagements simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with executive leadership.
• A hands‑on, solutions‑oriented approach with the flexibility to adapt to different client environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in consulting, outsourced accounting, fractional Controller, or advisory services.
• Background that includes both public accounting, auditing, or consulting and corporate accounting environments.
• Experience working with small to mid-sized businesses across multiple industries.
• Exposure to private equity-backed businesses or investor reporting.
• Experience with ERP implementations, accounting system conversions, and process optimization.
• Proficiency with accounting platforms such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar systems.
• Experience in manufacturing, construction, project accounting, or cost accounting.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and an interest in continued professional development.

NOW CFO offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Hybrid work arrangements based on client needs
• Opportunities for continued growth within a nationally expanding consulting firm

Why NOW CFO?

At NOW CFO, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of businesses, tackle meaningful financial challenges, and make a direct impact on client success.

Our Nashville team offers a collaborative environment where experienced accounting professionals can expand their expertise, strengthen their advisory capabilities, and take on new challenges.

As a growing, private equity-backed organization, NOW CFO provides opportunities for professional development, increased responsibility, and long‑term career growth.

If you're an experienced Controller who enjoys consulting, thrives in dynamic environments, and is looking for an opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.