Our manufacturing client is expanding operations and adding a full-time **Controller** to oversee financial planning and lead corporate strategy at their HQ, located just 40 minutes east of Murfreesboro, TN. **Key Responsibilities:** + Lead corporate planning initiatives, including FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and strategy. + Managing budget, forecasting financial outcomes, and ensuring that operations are financially sustainable. + Operational planning, ensuring that day-to-day operations align with long-term goals, including managing resources, production schedules, and workforce planning. + Assessing company performance and improving financial policies, procedures, and reporting. + Working with senior management, production teams, and other departments (e.g., HR, sales, and logistics) to ensure cohesive business operations. + Identifying potential operational risks and developing mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity. + Leading initiatives to improve manufacturing processes, reduce costs, and increase productivity. + Managing general accounting functions (AP, AR, general ledger, taxes), payroll, audits, corporate reporting and more. + Develop and manage accounting and finance staff. + Ensure accurate year-end closing and reporting with auditors. **Qualifications:** + Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field + 7+ years of progressive accounting and corporate planning experience within the manufacturing industry. + 3+ years of leadership experience + Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. + Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial system proficiency. + In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and corporate financial controls. + Ability to work on-site in DeKalb County, TN 5 days a week + Must be authorized to work in the U.S., as this client is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. **Our client offers:** + Base salary in the 100k-130k range + Comprehensive benefits package that includes health/dental/vision, 401k match, PTO, tuition assistance, and more. + Opportunities for growth and advancement **Pay Details:** $100,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://uat.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance **Massachusetts Candidates Only:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.