Controller / HR Admin

Richmont Graduate University; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmont Graduate University is seeking a dynamic Human Resources Manager with a strong accounting background to lead HR and financial operations. The role blends strategic HR leadership with robust financial management to support a compliant, engaged workforce and informed decision-making.

The ideal candidate will drive talent acquisition, onboarding, payroll and benefits administration, and oversee critical financial processes while ensuring accurate reporting and organizational development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting and administrative teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial management systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with HR administration and payroll management.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR and financial operations, driving talent acquisition, onboarding, and organizational development.
• Oversee payroll, benefits administration, and financial processes.
• Oversee accounting functions: financial reporting, accounts receivable/payable, cash management, reconciliations, month-end close.
• Ensure compliance and manage HR records.

Skills

Strategic HR management

Payroll management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial management systems

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Human Resources Manager with a strong accounting background to lead our HR and financial operations. This pivotal role combines expertise in human resources management with accounting principles to foster a productive, compliant, and engaged workforce. The ideal candidate will drive talent acquisition, employee hiring and onboarding, and organizational development while overseeing payroll, benefits administration, and financial processes.

Oversee all accounting functions, including:

• Financial reporting and analysis
• Accounts receivable
• Accounts payable
• Cash management
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Month-end and year-end close

Human Resources Administration

Support and oversee critical HR functions, including:

• Payroll administration and processing
• Recruiting and hiring support
• Compliance management
• Performance management systems
• Employee records administration

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

10+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.

5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting and administrative teams.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial management systems.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Experience with HR administration and payroll management.