Strategic Corporate Controller (SEC & SOX Lead)

Manta Search; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Manta Search in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead all accounting operations, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance. The role reports to the CFO and manages a team of 3 accounting professionals, partnering with Finance, FP&A, Legal, and external auditors to ensure accurate financial statements and timely disclosures.

The position covers technical accounting, close processes, and M&A support as the company scales, with an emphasis on policy development, internal controls, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4 public accounting.
• 5 years of SEC reporting experience at a public company or in an audit role serving public clients.
• Hands-on SOX 404 experience with leading a compliance program.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge and experience writing accounting memos.
• 5 years managing accounting teams, including managers.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and close/consolidation tools.
• M&A, multi-entity, or international consolidation experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and ability to present to CFO, Audit Committee, and auditors.

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, leases, business combinations, stock-based compensation, 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.
• Coordinate annual audits and quarterly reviews with external auditors; manage requests and timelines.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3 staff accountants, accounting managers, and senior accountants; set performance standards.
• Drive process improvements in close efficiency, automation, and scalability; collaborate on ERP/system enhancements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA required

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Manta Search in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead all accounting operations, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance. The role reports to the CFO and manages a team of 3 accounting professionals, partnering with Finance, FP&A, Legal, and external auditors to ensure accurate financial statements and timely disclosures.

The position covers technical accounting, close processes, and M&A support as the company scales, with an emphasis on policy development, internal controls, and