Overview
Controller / Senior Accounting & Finance Leader Jobs in Knoxville Metropolitan Area at StaffSource
Title: Controller / Senior Accounting & Finance Leader
Company: StaffSource
Location: Knoxville Metropolitan Area
Controller / Senior Accounting & Finance Leader
Position Overview
StaffSource is seeking a hands-on accounting and finance professional who can bring stronger financial discipline, improve reporting, manage P&L visibility, and support continued growth.
The ideal candidate may hold the title of Controller, Finance Manager, or Senior Accountant, depending on experience. The key requirement is a mid-to-senior level accounting professional who can operate independently, improve financial processes, and partner with leadership on business performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day accounting and financial operations for the business.
- Own and improve P&L reporting, analysis, and management visibility.
- Lead month-end close and end-of-month reconciliation processes.
- Track, analyze, and report on COGS, including labor, materials, and overhead.
- Help improve financial controls, reporting accuracy, and overall financial performance.
- Support leadership in evaluating margins, project profitability, cash flow, and operating costs.
- Assist with banking relationships, including support for future credit-line or financing needs.
- Prepare financial reports and insights to help leadership make informed growth decisions.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and financial workflows.
- Partner with ownership and leadership as a trusted finance resource across the business.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Mid-to-senior level accounting or finance professional.
- Experience in a small to mid-sized company environment.
- Strong understanding of P&L management, COGS, labor, materials, overhead, and reconciliations.
- Comfortable being hands-on while also providing financial insight to leadership.
- Able to improve financial reporting and help create better visibility into company performance.
- Experience supporting banking, cash flow, or line-of-credit needs is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail, accountability, and follow-through.
- Culture fit is important; StaffSource is open on exact title if the person brings the right level of capability, maturity, and team fit.
Potential Titles
- Controller
- Finance Manager
- Senior Accountant
- Accounting Manager
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
- Progressive accounting or finance experience preferred.
- Prior experience with month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and cost tracking.
- Experience in construction, manufacturing, distribution, services, or another project/job-cost-driven environment is a plus.
- Strong Excel and accounting system skills.
- CPA is a plus but not required.
Compensation
Compensation will depend on experience, title level, and fit. StaffSource is open to considering both mid-level and senior-level candidates who can strengthen the accounting function and support continued growth.
