Assistant To Financial Controller Jobs in Tennessee

Head Steel is a family-owned and operated steel construction company based in Portland, TN, with deep roots in the community. We specialize in a wide range of steel services, including structural steel erection and fabrication, prefabricated building assembly, shear stud installation, rigging, and expert welding. Our commitment to quality craftsmanship and personalized service has made us a trusted partner in the industry.

The Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial operations of Head Steel Service, including QuickBooks, bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll support. This position ensures accurate financial reporting, manages cash flow, maintains internal controls, supervises accounting staff, supports strategic decision-making, and provides financial insight to drive company growth. This role would be a great growth opportunity for an accounting professional ready to step into a Controller position!

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Manage payroll processing and payroll tax compliance.
• Monitor company cash flow and working capital.
• Reconcile all bank and credit card accounts.
• Manage fixed assets and depreciation schedules.

• Monitor job costs and project profitability.
• Analyze labor, material, subcontractor, and overhead costs.
• Compare estimated versus actual project costs.
• Assist project managers in improving project profitability.
• Prepare work-in-progress (WIP) reports.

• Develop annual operating budgets.
• Prepare monthly financial forecasts.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Assist ownership with strategic financial planning.

• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Coordinate annual audits and tax preparation.
• Oversee insurance renewals and financial reporting requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation and internal controls.

• Manage banking relationships.
• Prepare reports required by lenders.
• Assist with financing, equipment purchases, and capital investments.
• Monitor debt and cash reserves.

• Oversee payroll and employee benefits administration.
• Assist with health insurance, retirement plans, and workers’ compensation reporting.
• Support onboarding and compliance documentation.

• Supervise accounting and administrative personnel.
• Improve accounting systems and workflows.
• Work closely with estimating, project management, purchasing, and operations.
• Provide financial recommendations to ownership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA (active, inactive, or in progress) is a plus, though not required
• 5–10+ years of accounting or controller experience.
• Manufacturing, construction, or structural steel industry experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of job costing and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Experience with payroll, taxes, and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

• QuickBooks Enterprise/Desktop
• Microsoft Excel (advanced)
• Power BI (preferred)
• ERP or job costing software
• Microsoft Office Suite

• Financial reporting
• Job costing
• Cash flow management
• Budgeting and forecastingInternal controls
• Leadership
• Strategic planning
• Process improvement
• Strong communication

The successful Controller will:

• Reliably handle day-to-day accounting operations in QuickBooks.
• Deliver timely and accurate monthly financial statements.
• Maintain accurate job costing and profitability reporting.
• Improve cash flow and working capital management.
• Strengthen financial controls and accounting processes.
• Support ownership with data-driven decision making.
• Help position Head Steel Service for continued growth toward its long-term revenue goals.

• Base Salary:$100,000 -$115,000 (depending on experience)
• Health Insurance
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Simple IRA with 3% match
• Professional Development
• Potential long-term incentive opportunities

For a structural steel fabrication company, someone with construction accounting and job-costing experience will usually provide more value than a general corporate accountant because they understand estimating, work-in-progress schedules, retainage, change orders, and project profitability.