Senior Accountant (Manufacturing) - Path to Plant Controller

Woodbridge Group; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Employee Assistance Program

Continuous Learning Culture

Defined Contribution Plan with company

Job summary

Woodbridge Group in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a developmental Plant Controller role with a clear 2–3 year progression toward a Plant Controller position. You will gain hands-on experience in financial reporting, operational finance, cost accounting, and leadership responsibilities to prepare for future advancement opportunities.

The role covers month-end close, intercompany accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, financial analysis, audit support, tax compliance, and capital expenditure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 4-7 years of progressive accounting experience, manufacturing preferred.
• Strong general ledger, month-end close, account reconciliation, and financial analysis experience.
• Experience with intercompany accounting preferred.
• Experience supporting audits and tax reporting requirements preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation and posting of journal entries.
• Prepare monthly intercompany transactions and ensure timely balancing and reconciliation of all related‑party accounts.
• Own balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate/resolution of reconciling items.
• Analyze monthly financial results, including P&L and balance sheet fluctuations, and provide insights to plant and finance leadership.
• Assist the Controller in preparation, review, and interpretation of monthly financial statements and operating results.
• Prepare annual tax packages and support corporate tax requirements.
• Coordinate annual external audit activities and prepare supporting schedules and documentation.
• Support capital expenditure tracking, reporting, and fixed asset accounting.
• Maintain prepaid, accrual, and other general ledger account schedules.
• Support standard cost maintenance, BOM cost rollups, inventory analysis, and manufacturing accounting activities.
• Prepare monthly sales and use tax filings and other required statutory filings.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Partner with operations and department leaders to provide financial analysis and business support.
• Cross‑train in key accounting functions and serve as a backup within the finance team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Controller.

Skills

General ledger

Month-end close

Account reconciliation

Financial analysis

Intercompany accounting

Audits

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Woodbridge Group in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a developmental Plant Controller role with a clear 2–3 year progression toward a Plant Controller position. You will gain hands-on experience in financial reporting, operational finance, cost accounting, and leadership responsibilities to prepare for future advancement opportunities.

The role covers month-end close, intercompany accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, financial analysis, audit support, tax compliance, and capital expenditure