We are looking for an experienced Controller (CPA) to lead core accounting operations for a private equity-backed organization in Nashville, Tennessee. This role is ideal for a finance leader who thrives in a multi-location environment and can bring structure, accuracy, and insight to reporting and close activities. The position offers strong long-term growth potential, meaningful visibility with leadership, and the opportunity to contribute to future acquisition and integration efforts.
Responsibilities:
• Direct day-to-day accounting operations and ensure timely, accurate completion of month-end close within established deadlines.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and supporting analysis to provide leadership with clear visibility into business performance.
• Oversee accounting processes across multiple locations, maintaining consistency in controls, reporting standards, and operational execution.
• Partner with senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow oversight, and broader financial planning initiatives.
• Support private equity reporting requirements by delivering reliable financial data and analysis aligned with stakeholder expectations.
• Contribute to mergers, acquisitions, and post-deal integration activities, including process alignment, reporting setup, and implementation support.
• Leverage tools such as Sage Intacct, Power BI, and bill.com to strengthen reporting capabilities, improve workflow efficiency, and enhance decision support.
• Help guide the evolution of the finance function by providing hands-on leadership and supporting succession planning within the accounting team.
• 9+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibility within a controllership or similar role.
• Demonstrated success managing month-end close, financial reporting, and general accounting operations in a complex business environment.
• Experience working in a private equity-backed company is strongly preferred.
• Background supporting organizations with multiple locations and decentralized operations.
• Familiarity with mergers and acquisitions, including integration or implementation involvement after a transaction.
• Proficiency with Sage Intacct and Power BI; experience with bill.com is advantageous.
• Strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial information effectively to leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.