Posted by the employer · Knoxville, United States
Assistant Controller
Uster · Knoxville · United States
Posted: 9/15/2026 · On the employer's job feed since 10/11/2026
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Exhibit a strong sense of urgency and task ownership while maintaining a high level of accuracy aligned with accounting principles in assigned responsibilities which include but are not limited to:
- Prepare accounting and financial data for internal reporting and external agencies
- Perform monthly and annual closing functions, and assist others to ensure accuracy
- Perform proactive financial reviews, identifying and correcting potential issues
- Create and present annual budget, Capex, and forecast, and perform monthly reviews with management
- Create and present monthly analysis of variances between budget and actuals
- Proactive cash management, including creation and monitoring cash plan
- Perform routine and targeted analytical reviews of company operations, service, and financial statements both assigned and self-initiated
- Conduct routine risk and compliance assessments on internal controls, monitoring adherence to accounting standards/processes/QMS and updating when necessary
- Provide guidance and training on compliance across all functions
- Ensure accuracy of material transactions and perpetual inventory records across multiple business locations
- Monitor and maintain business contract management databases
- Review and approve expense reports for accuracy and compliance
- Support the team to problem solve and determine treatment of non-routine transactions to ensure financial reporting accuracy
- Interact with external auditors and tax consultants
- Assist Controller with maintenance of fiscal reports, census, 401(k) plan administration, KPIs, and general accounting operations
- Other administrative functions as required
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, Master’s degree strongly preferred
- Minimum ten (10) years of general accounting experience required
- Minimum five (5) years of supervisory experience required
- Experience working in a manufacturing (preferred minimum 2 years)
- Integrated ERP system experience is required (minimum 2 years)
- CPA or CPA candidate desirable
- Experience with intercompany transactions is preferred
- Must have strong Microsoft Suite skills, especially with Excel.
- Exceptional communication and analytical abilities, capable of effectively presenting data-driven insights across all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrate strong autonomy by successfully managing assigned workflows while independently identifying, initiating, and executing new analytical reviews
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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