Manufacturing Controller: Hands-On Lead & Process Optimizer

StaffSource; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

StaffSource partners with a well established manufacturer in West Knoxville to hire a Controller. This is a working manager role where you lead a small accounting team while staying hands-on in daily work.

You will own account reconciliations and the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, drive process improvements, and partner closely with operations to maintain data integrity in a fast-paced environment. CPA/CMA and Epicor ERP experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing accounting background required.
• Proven ownership of month-end close process.
• Experience leading a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience handling tax notices through resolution.

Responsibilities

• Own account reconciliation, data accuracy, and overall efficiency across the accounting function
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
• Lead, train, and develop a small team while carrying a hands on workload yourself
• Identify and drive improvements, bringing new ideas and structure where they are needed
• Handle tax notices and see them through to resolution
• Support the team directly when workloads back up, with a real understanding of the process

Skills

Close process ownership

Hands-on team leadership

Process improvement

Tax notices resolution

Education

CPA or CMA

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

StaffSource partners with a well established manufacturer in West Knoxville to hire a Controller. This is a working manager role where you lead a small accounting team while staying hands-on in daily work.

You will own account reconciliations and the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, drive process improvements, and partner closely with operations to maintain data integrity in a fast-paced environment. CPA/CMA and Epicor ERP experience are a plus.