Corporate Accountant​/Chief Financial Officer; Cfo​/Controller

Position: CORPORATE ACCOUNTANT/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)/CONTROLLER
The Corporate Accountant is responsible for managing and overseeing day‑to‑day accounting operations, banking activities, tax compliance, financial reporting, and regulatory filings across multiple entities. This role provides direct support to executive leadership, ensures accuracy and compliance in all accounting functions, and serves as a primary liaison with external accountants, banks, insurance providers, and regulatory agencies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Banking & Cash Management

• Manage daily banking transactions across multiple financial institutions.

• Reconcile operating bank accounts and loan accounts, including lines of credit.

• Monitor cash activity and prepare estimated federal tax payments.

• Prepare monthly financial statements for multiple related entities.

• Maintain and update fixed asset and depreciation schedules.

• Perform financial analysis to support management decision‑making.

• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses as requested by executive leadership.

Account Reconciliations

• Perform monthly bank, loan, and balance sheet account reconciliations.

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

Tax Compliance & Filings

• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns for multiple states.

• Prepare and file CAT, IFTA, Weight/Distance, and other required tax returns.

• Prepare Tennessee Franchise & Excise Tax returns and Tangible Personal Property Tax assessments.

• Prepare and file annual unclaimed funds reports.

• Compile and provide financial information to external accountants for corporate income tax preparation.

Regulatory & Government Reporting

• Prepare and file required IRS forms including 941s, 1099s, 1096s, 1094‑C.

• Coordinate 1095‑C preparation and distribution with PEO providers.

• Prepare census reports and Form 5500 filings when applicable.

Insurance & Risk Management

• Administer property, liability, workers’ compensation, and insurance programs.

• Coordinate insurance renewals and provide financial documentation and analysis.

• Reconcile property, liability, workers’ compensation, and insurance premiums and ensure timely payment.

Operational & Administrative Support

• Respond to customer and vendor credit reference requests.

• Prepare and maintain financial and operational documents such as leases and agreements.

• Manage vehicle and aircraft registration renewals.

• Coordinate annual chemical inventory filings in collaboration with the Safety Manager.

• Analyze utility contracts and support renewals for natural gas and electric services.

Audit & Compliance Support

• Prepare documentation and financial analyses to support annual audits.

• Provide requested information to auditors, accountants, and regulatory agencies.

• Review, reconcile, and support audits of company profit‑sharing plans.

Skills

• ERP software such as Global Shop Solutions for tracking and reporting purposes.

• Deep understanding of product costing, standard costs and inventory valuation.

• Ability to translate financial data into actionable business strategies.

• Efficient at implementing and driving new financial systems/controls.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to translate large quantities of complex data into actionable information.

• Excellent business judgment, analytical, and decision‑making skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.

• Minimum of 5 years of corporate or multi‑entity accounting experience preferred.

• Strong understanding of GAAP, tax compliance, and financial reporting requirements.

• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial operations within a manufacturing industry environment.

• Experience with multi‑state tax filings and regulatory reporting.

• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong organizational and time‑management skills

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Physical & Work Requirements

• Primarily office‑based position with extended periods…