Senior Manufacturing Finance Controller

Hunter Hamilton; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Hunter Hamilton partners with an established international manufacturing organization in Knoxville to recruit an experienced Controller. The role is a high-visibility, hands-on leadership position covering the full accounting and finance function, including reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and internal controls.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of accounting experience, 5+ years in a leadership role, strong manufacturing cost accounting, ERP expertise, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required).
• 10+ years progressive accounting experience.
• 5+ years leadership with direct supervisory responsibility.
• Strong manufacturing cost accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and finance operations including general and cost accounting, AP/AR, fixed assets, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.
• Own monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Provide financial analysis and business insights to senior leadership.
• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting, inventory accuracy, cycle counts, stocktaking, and audits.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and support IFRS reporting requirements.
• Manage audits, tax preparation, and relationships with external auditors.
• Oversee banking activities and cash forecasting.
• Administer payroll and 401(k) program.
• Maintain internal controls and compliance processes.
• Lead and develop accounting and operations teams across departments.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

ERP systems

Strong Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

CPA preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Hunter Hamilton partners with an established international manufacturing organization in Knoxville to recruit an experienced Controller. The role is a high-visibility, hands-on leadership position covering the full accounting and finance function, including reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and internal controls.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of accounting experience, 5+ years in a leadership role, strong manufacturing cost accounting, ERP expertise, and