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Robert Half
Controller
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A Controller directs and oversees the treasury of a government, private corporation or non-profit organization, and may oversee the investment of funds. Supervises the quality of accounting and financial reporting within an organization, and directs preparation of reports that show the financial position of an organization.
$147,588 / year median in Tennessee
+6% projected growth
Job Description
This search is being conducted by Steve Spinello.ControllerWe're looking for a sharp, hands-on Controller to own the financial heartbeat of a growing business operating at the intersection of manufacturing and custom construction.
This is not a back-office accounting role. We need a leader who can drive budgets, control costs, tighten contract administration, and bring financial discipline to complex projects and operations. You'll partner closely with leadership to protect margins, strengthen controls, and ensure every project is structured for financial success from contract through closeout.
What You'll OwnLead budgeting, forecasting, and cost control across projects and operationsOversee job costing, WIP reporting, revenue recognition, and progress billingManage contract terms, billing schedules, change orders, and financial administrationReview project profitability, cost overruns, and margin performanceStrengthen internal controls across accounting, inventory, and operationsDrive cash flow visibility, reporting accuracy, and compliancePartner with operations and leadership to turn financial insight into actionWhat We're Looking ForStrong Controller experience in construction, manufacturing, modular, or project-based environmentsDeep knowledge of job costing, budgeting, contract accounting, and financial reportingAbility to spot risk early, challenge assumptions, and keep projects financially on trackHands-on, accountable, and comfortable operating in a fast-moving growth environmentIf you know how to own the numbers, protect the margin, and bring order to complexity, we'd like to connect.
This is not a back-office accounting role. We need a leader who can drive budgets, control costs, tighten contract administration, and bring financial discipline to complex projects and operations. You'll partner closely with leadership to protect margins, strengthen controls, and ensure every project is structured for financial success from contract through closeout.
What You'll OwnLead budgeting, forecasting, and cost control across projects and operationsOversee job costing, WIP reporting, revenue recognition, and progress billingManage contract terms, billing schedules, change orders, and financial administrationReview project profitability, cost overruns, and margin performanceStrengthen internal controls across accounting, inventory, and operationsDrive cash flow visibility, reporting accuracy, and compliancePartner with operations and leadership to turn financial insight into actionWhat We're Looking ForStrong Controller experience in construction, manufacturing, modular, or project-based environmentsDeep knowledge of job costing, budgeting, contract accounting, and financial reportingAbility to spot risk early, challenge assumptions, and keep projects financially on trackHands-on, accountable, and comfortable operating in a fast-moving growth environmentIf you know how to own the numbers, protect the margin, and bring order to complexity, we'd like to connect.