Assistant Controller Operations Jobs in Tennessee

SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Controller supports the CFO in maintaining accurate financial records, completing timely financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting requirements and company policies. This position participates in the month-end and year-end close processes, account reconciliations, financial analysis, audit preparation, and other accounting activities across multiple affiliated companies. This position also manages a team of accounting employees and is responsible for coordinating their work, supporting their development, and helping ensure the timely and accurate completion of assigned accounting functions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Manage and coordinate the daily work of the accounting team members.
• Assign responsibilities, establish priorities, monitor deadlines, and review completed work for accuracy and completeness.
• Promote accountability, effective communication, teamwork, and consistent adherence to accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, cashflow statements, and other reports. 
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and post accurate journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank accounts, balance-sheet accounts, and intercompany activity.
• Review account activity, investigate discrepancies, and prepare necessary corrections.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, fixed-asset accounting, and other accounting functions.
• Maintain supporting schedules for prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, fixed assets, debt, and other balance-sheet accounts.
• Assist with the preparation and review of budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Track and reconcile transactions among affiliated companies and assist with intercompany allocations.
• Help maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Assist in establishing, documenting, and monitoring accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and departmental efficiency.
• Assist with annual financial statement audits, tax preparation, and other external reporting requirements by compiling schedules and supporting documentation.
• Respond to information requests from auditors, tax professionals, financial institutions, and internal leadership under the direction of the Controller.
• Support compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Maintain organized and complete accounting records in accordance with the company’s record-retention requirements.
• Protect confidential financial, employee, patient, and company information.
• Manage professionally the accounting personnel.
• Collaborate professionally with department leaders, employees, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Provide backup support for other accounting functions when necessary.
• Participate in special projects and financial analyses as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Experience and Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• 0-4 years of accounting, audit, or related financial experience.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, or financial reporting is preferred.
• Experience working with multiple companies or business units is helpful but not required.
• Certified Public Accountant licensure, CPA eligibility, or an interest in pursuing professional certification is preferred but not required.

Competencies: 

• Foundational understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and follow issues through resolution.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet recurring reporting deadlines.
• Ability to learn new accounting systems, processes, and business operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with formulas, spreadsheets, and financial data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly and professionally.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to ethical conduct, accuracy, and continuous improvement.