Corporate Controller

Manta Search; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Manta Search in Knoxville seeks a Corporate Controller to lead all accounting operations, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance. You will manage a team of 3 and serve as a key partner to Finance, FP&A, Legal, and external auditors.

Responsibilities include 10-K/10-Q/8-K filings, monthly closes, technical accounting, M&A support, and ongoing control improvements. CPA and 10+ years in accounting are required, with Big 4 experience preferred.

Qualifications

• CPA certification and 10+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Experience leading accounting teams and coordinating with external auditors.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and technical accounting research.

Responsibilities

• Own the preparation and filing of the 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy-related financial disclosures in accordance with US GAAP and SEC regulations
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements
• Prepare earnings release support, financial statement footnotes, and MD&A inputs
• Monitor new accounting pronouncements and SEC guidance, assess their impact, and lead implementation
• Research and document positions on complex transactions, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), business combinations (ASC 805), stock-based compensation (ASC 718), debt and equity instruments, and impairment
• Prepare technical accounting memos and serve as the primary point of contact for accounting policy decisions
• Support M&A activity, including purchase accounting, due diligence, and integration of acquired entities
• Lead the SOX 404 compliance program, including risk assessment, control design, documentation, testing, and remediation
• Partner with internal audit and external auditors to evaluate control effectiveness and resolve deficiencies
• Continuously improve the control environment as systems, processes, and the business evolve
• Manage the annual audit and quarterly reviews with the external audit firm
• Coordinate requests, timelines, and deliverables to ensure efficient, on-schedule audits
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3 including Staff Accountants, Accounting Managers, and Senior Accountants
• Set clear expectations, priorities, and performance standards across the accounting function
• Build a high-performing culture focused on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Recruit and retain top accounting talent and plan for team growth as the company scales
• Drive improvements in close efficiency, automation, and scalability
• Partner with IT and Finance Systems on ERP enhancements and system implementations
• Establish and maintain accounting policies and procedures

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

SEC reporting

SOX compliance

Financial analysis

Cross-functional partner

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA

Tools

ERP systems (NetSuite/SAP/Oracle)

Job description

The Corporate Controller reports to the CFO and is responsible for all aspects of accounting operations, SEC reporting, technical accounting, and SOX compliance. This leader manages a team of 3 accounting professionals and serves as a key partner to Finance, FP&A, Legal, and the external auditors.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and SEC Compliance

• Own the preparation and filing of the 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy-related financial disclosures in accordance with US GAAP and SEC regulations
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements
• Prepare earnings release support, financial statement footnotes, and MD&A inputs
• Monitor new accounting pronouncements and SEC guidance, assess their impact, and lead implementation

Technical Accounting

• Research and document positions on complex transactions, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), business combinations (ASC 805), stock-based compensation (ASC 718), debt and equity instruments, and impairment
• Prepare technical accounting memos and serve as the primary point of contact for accounting policy decisions
• Support M&A activity, including purchase accounting, due diligence, and integration of acquired entities

SOX and Internal Controls

• Lead the SOX 404 compliance program, including risk assessment, control design, documentation, testing, and remediation
• Partner with internal audit and external auditors to evaluate control effectiveness and resolve deficiencies
• Continuously improve the control environment as systems, processes, and the business evolve

Audit Management

• Manage the annual audit and quarterly reviews with the external audit firm
• Coordinate requests, timelines, and deliverables to ensure efficient, on-schedule audits

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3 including Staff Accountants, Accounting Managers, and Senior Accountants
• Set clear expectations, priorities, and performance standards across the accounting function
• Build a high-performing culture focused on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Recruit and retain top accounting talent and plan for team growth as the company scales

Process and Systems

• Drive improvements in close efficiency, automation, and scalability
• Partner with IT and Finance Systems on ERP enhancements and system implementations
• Establish and maintain accounting policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4 public accounting experience
• 5+ years of SEC reporting experience at a public company or in an audit role serving public clients
• Hands-on SOX 404 experience, including leading or significantly contributing to a compliance program
• Strong command of US GAAP and technical accounting research, with a track record of writing clear accounting memos
• 5+ years managing and developing accounting teams, including managing managers
• Experience with [ERP system, e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle] and close or consolidation tools
• M&A, multi-entity, or international consolidation experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present to the CFO, Audit Committee, and auditors

What Success Looks Like

• A timely, clean close and SEC filing calendar with no surprises
• A strong, well-documented control environment with no material weaknesses
• An engaged, capable team with clear career paths and bench strength
• A trusted partner to the CFO and business leaders on accounting matters