Controller & Finance Lead – Design Firm (Nashville, Onsite)

Talent Edge Recruiting; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 6% employer match

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Generous benefits package

Onsite role in downtown Nashville

High visibility to executive leaders

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting is seeking a Controller for a growing design firm in downtown Nashville, TN. You will own the finance function, partnering with the CFO and leading a hands-on finance team in a high-visibility role.

The position covers the full spectrum of finance: monthly, quarterly, and annual statements, cash reports, modeling, and compliance, with payroll, billing, and banking oversight. Onsite role for local candidates in Nashville.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of accounting and finance experience, with leadership.
• Experience in design, architecture, or luxury construction industries preferred.
• QuickBooks Online experience; Salesforce is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and cash reports for management, investors, and auditors.
• Provide financial modeling and analysis to support CFO and executive planning.
• Analyze operational performance, flag negative trends early, and recommend corrective action to protect profitability.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting principles and local, state, and federal reporting requirements.
• Oversee the company's finances end to end, including bills, payroll, project expenses, and AP/AR.
• Oversee monthly billing schedules with project directors, confirming what will be billed and whether project splits were completed.
• Complete the final review of payroll to ensure it is timely and accurate.
• Serve as the main contact for banking relationships, including account support and lines of credit.
• Lead the QuickBooks Online integration into the firm's custom database and payroll/expense rules.
• Manage and mentor accounting and finance staff, including development plans.
• Partner with executives on resource allocation and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Salesforce

Job description

Talent Edge Recruiting is seeking a Controller for a growing design firm in downtown Nashville, TN. You will own the finance function, partnering with the CFO and leading a hands-on finance team in a high-visibility role.

The position covers the full spectrum of finance: monthly, quarterly, and annual statements, cash reports, modeling, and compliance, with payroll, billing, and banking oversight. Onsite role for local candidates in Nashville.