Assistant Controller Position Available In Maury, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: Assistant Controller position in Columbia, Tennessee, available for full-time temp-to-hire with a pay rate of $90k-$100k. Requirements include a bachelor's degree in accounting, 4+ years of accounting experience, cost accounting knowledge, and proficiency in ERP systems. Responsibilities involve financial statement preparation, compliance, cost accounting oversight, and team management. Join a team seeking a skilled accounting professional to grow into a Senior Controller role.
Job Description
Assistant Controller Columbia, Tennessee | Full Time Temp to Hire | NA April 04, 2025 |
Job ID:
F1413099NAS-CJM
_1743774888 Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
ASSISTANT
CONTROLLER
DETAILS
Title:
Assistant Controller
Location:
Columbia TN
Start Date:
ASAP
Pay Rate:
$90k-100k
Type:
Contract to Hire | Direct Hire
Hours:
Standard Business Hours | Monday – Friday
Note:
This is 100% onsite position
REQUIREMENTS
ASSISTANT
CONTROLLER
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- 4+ years of recent experience working as an Accountant looking to elevate into an assistant controller
- Cost accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting
- Familiarity with IFRS accounting standards a plus
- Knowledge of tax regulations and compliance in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling
- CPA or CMA certification preferred but not required
RESPONSIBILITIES
ASSISTANT
CONTROLLER
- Assist in the timely preparation of financial statements, reports, and analysis for management
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal financial policies
- Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals
- Maintain and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets
- Oversee cost accounting functions, including standard costing, and variance analysis
- Analyze manufacturing costs, labor, and overhead expenses to provide insights for management
- Partner with operations teams to improve inventory valuation and cycle count accuracy
- Ensure accurate reporting of inventory and work-in-progress (WIP) accounts
- Support daily cash processing and ensure that all items, including intercompany, have been posted in the proper general ledger and asset accounts
- Assist with state and federal tax filing requirements
- Supervise, train, and mentor accounting staff to enhance their technical and professional development
- Assist in hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations of accounting team members
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within the department
- Experienced Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller to join our team. This role is ideal for a highly skilled accounting professional with a background in manufacturing, cost accounting, and inventory management seeking to grow into a Senior Controller role.
- Assist in developing annual budgets and periodic forecasts
- Monitor actual performance against budget and provide variance analysis
- Support financial planning initiatives and strategic decision-making
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations, audits, and financial reporting requirements
- Identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements
- Assist in ERP system implementations and enhancements related to accounting and reporting
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