What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Hunter Hamilton?
Controller – Manufacturing
Location: Knoxville, TN
Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite | Monday–Friday
Travel: Less than 10%
We are partnering with an established international manufacturing organization in Knoxville to identify an experienced Controller to join its leadership team.
This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership position with responsibility for the full accounting and finance function, including financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, compliance, inventory, and internal controls.
Beyond traditional accounting leadership, this individual will also have exposure to broader areas of the business, making this an excellent opportunity for a Controller who enjoys working cross-functionally and having a meaningful impact on company operations.
What You'll Do
- Lead the organization's accounting and finance operations, including general accounting, cost accounting, AP, AR, fixed assets, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management
- Own the monthly close process, 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 inventory audits
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and support IFRS-related reporting requirements
- Manage annual audits, tax preparation, government reporting, and relationships with external auditors and advisors
- Oversee banking activities and cash forecasting
- Administer payroll and the company's 401(k) program
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls and compliance processes
- Lead and develop accounting and operational support team members
- Partner with departments across the organization to improve processes and support strategic initiatives
- Provide administrative oversight of additional business support functions, including IT and Sales/Service Support
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
- 10 years of progressive accounting experience
- 5 years of leadership experience with direct supervisory responsibility
- Strong manufacturing accounting and cost accounting experience
- 5 years of experience working within ERP systems
- Strong understanding of GAAP
- IFRS experience is highly desirable
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Experience with inventory accounting and operational finance
- Ability to lead teams and work effectively across multiple departments
- CPA preferred but not required
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Highly visible leadership role with significant influence across the organization
- Opportunity to lead both financial and operational initiatives
- Established international organization with a long-standing history
- Collaborative environment with exposure to global counterparts
- Competitive compensation plus performance-based bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Relocation assistance available
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing finance leader who enjoys being close to the business and wants more than a traditional reporting-focused Controller position.