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Assistant Controller

UsterKnoxville, Tennessee🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 16, 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Posted
20 hours ago
CPAERPComplianceFinancial ReportingInternal Controls

Job Description

Exhibit a strong sense of urgency and task ownership while maintaining a high level of accuracy aligned with accounting principles in assigned responsibilities which include but are not limited to:

  • Prepare accounting and financial data for internal reporting and external agencies
  • Perform monthly and annual closing functions, and assist others to ensure accuracy
  • Perform proactive financial reviews, identifying and correcting potential issues
  • Create and present annual budget, Capex, and forecast, and perform monthly reviews with management
  • Create and present monthly analysis of variances between budget and actuals
  • Proactive cash management, including creation and monitoring cash plan
  • Perform routine and targeted analytical reviews of company operations, service, and financial statements both assigned and self-initiated
  • Conduct routine risk and compliance assessments on internal controls, monitoring adherence to accounting standards/processes/QMS and updating when necessary
  • Provide guidance and training on compliance across all functions
  • Ensure accuracy of material transactions and perpetual inventory records across multiple business locations
  • Monitor and maintain business contract management databases
  • Review and approve expense reports for accuracy and compliance
  • Support the team to problem solve and determine treatment of non-routine transactions to ensure financial reporting accuracy
  • Interact with external auditors and tax consultants
  • Assist Controller with maintenance of fiscal reports, census, 401(k) plan administration, KPIs, and general accounting operations
  • Other administrative functions as required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, Master’s degree strongly preferred
  • Minimum ten (10) years of general accounting experience required
  • Minimum five (5) years of supervisory experience required
  • Experience working in a manufacturing (preferred minimum 2 years)
  • Integrated ERP system experience is required (minimum 2 years)
  • CPA or CPA candidate desirable
  • Experience with intercompany transactions is preferred
  • Must have strong Microsoft Suite skills, especially with Excel.
  • Exceptional communication and analytical abilities, capable of effectively presenting data-driven insights across all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrate strong autonomy by successfully managing assigned workflows while independently identifying, initiating, and executing new analytical reviews
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

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