Design-Firm Controller: Finance Leader, Onsite Nashville

TGG Accounting; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Unlimited PTO & paid holidays

Generous benefits package

Onsite role in downtown Nashville

Job summary

TGG Accounting seeks a Controller for a growing design firm in downtown Nashville. You will own the finance function, partnering with the CFO during retirement transition and serving as the trusted finance partner for leadership.

This hands-on role requires building processes, communicating clearly, and guiding financial decisions. You will lead statements, forecasting, and financial planning, oversee payroll and project expenses, and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of accounting and finance experience, including leadership
• Design firm, architecture or luxury construction industries are best fit
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, not required
• QuickBooks Online experience; Salesforce is a plus
• A steady, confident communicator who builds trust with executives and brings calm and clarity to conversations about money

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and cash reports
• Provide financial modeling and analysis to support CFO and executive planning
• Analyze operational performance, flag negative trends, and recommend corrective action
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and reporting requirements
• Oversee finances end to end including payroll, AP/AR, and project expenses
• Lead monthly billing schedules with project directors and confirm billings
• Review payroll for timeliness and accuracy
• Manage banking relationships and lines of credit
• Oversee QuickBooks Online integration into the firm’s database
• Mentor accounting and finance staff and develop team members
• Partner with executives on resource allocation and process improvements
• Support a culture of integrity and transparent communication

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Executive communication

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Salesforce

Job description

TGG Accounting seeks a Controller for a growing design firm in downtown Nashville. You will own the finance function, partnering with the CFO during retirement transition and serving as the trusted finance partner for leadership.

This hands-on role requires building processes, communicating clearly, and guiding financial decisions. You will lead statements, forecasting, and financial planning, oversee payroll and project expenses, and ensure compliance.