ASSISTANT CONTROLLER, NASHVILLE, TN, USA – #5843

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IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently assisting a client in their search for an ASSISTANT CONTROLLER in Nashville, TN.

Full-Time | Permanent | On-Site

Overview

The client is an established, publicly traded midsize manufacturer in the market and a portfolio of well-known brands. They’re mid-transformation new leadership, a major ERP migration underway (moving to LN/Infor), and a lean accounting team that’s actively building the infrastructure to support a much bigger future.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-visibility role before the structure is fully set. You’ll report directly to the Regional Plant Controller and own the day-to-day accounting function across multiple facilities.

The team is close-knit and the bar to join it is high. This isn’t a structured corporate environment — it’s a group that’s earned each other’s trust doing hard things together. Low ego, high output, someone who gets things done without being asked that’s who belongs here.

 

What You’ll Do:

  • Month-end close — entries, reconciliations, reclasses. Team closes in 3 days;
  • Cost and spend analysis track variances, communicate cause-and-effect to plant operations (contract costs, R&M, etc.)
  • New product development approvals review plant accountant analysis, validate margin and cost assumptions before cross-functional sign-off
  • Make/buy analysis partner with plant accountants, pressure-test before it goes to other departments
  • Physical inventory participation Q4, hands-on at key sites
  • Lead and develop 3–4 direct reports (plant accountants assigned to specific facilities and projects)

What We’re Looking For:

  • Post Secondary Degree related to Finance
  • Manufacturing background /plant finance experience
  • Cost accounting literacy must be able to speak the language and guide a team;
  • Month-end close ownership – start to finish, no hand-holding
  • People leadership – has managed or mentored direct reports
  • Nashville – onsite – some travel primarily Q4

Nice to Haves:

  • ERP implementation experience (LN/Infor a plus)
  • Standard costing environment
  • Capital project or fixed asset accounting experience
  • CPA

 

Why is This a Great Opportunity!

They are a community of enthusiasts, innovators, and problem-solvers. This client offers a competitive salary and benefits package and a culture that values both performance and people.

 

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Document to info@indemand.ca.

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.