Assistant Controller

About Lodge Cast Iron

We got our start over 125 years ago when Joseph Lodge founded the Blacklock Foundry in South Pittsburg, TN. His scrappy, hardworking spirit continues to lead us today. As a team, we believe cast iron is for everyone. We’re dedicated to manufacturing American-made cookware that we’re proud to use in our very own homes and excited to bring to kitchens, backyards, and campfires around the world.

Day in and day out, we work together to stay safe, have fun, and be better than we were the day before.

By now, you may have caught on to the fact that we’re serious about spreading the joys of cast iron. And while we’re always on the lookout for ways to innovate, we believe in the adage:
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That’s why we stand by a simple recipe of just iron and oil (no forever chemicals, since forever!). It’s also why we’re passionate about keeping our campus in our hometown of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, providing great jobs to our community. As we bring our cookware to the next generation of cast iron chefs, we’re looking for people to help us stay true to our roots every step of the way.

Does that sound like something you can get behind?

Reporting to the Controller, the Assistant Controller is responsible for supporting all facets of accounting operations, including the monthly close cycle, financial reporting, internal controls, policy development and becoming a trusted business partner by influencing key decisions through insights into the company’s financial performance. The Assistant Controller will promote and build teamwork while creating a positive and safe work environment, and a strong company culture that embodies a drive for success, ownership of responsibilities, and a passion for being the best.

This role will practice daily continual improvement in all areas.

• Lead month‑end close process to ensure timely close by creating and reviewing journal entries and reconciliations. Analyze variances and communicate explanations to the leadership team with recommended actions.
• Support preparation and completion of the fiscal year budgeting process.
• Oversee premium, claims, reserves, intercompany balances, and related journal entries between the captive insurance company and Lodge Manufacturing.
• Lead and manage annual insurance renewal process, including general liability, property, worker's compensation and other applicable coverages.
• Oversee general ledger integrity, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements.
• Lead the preparation and coordination of external financial reporting requirements, including lender reporting, regulatory filings, and specialized reports.
• Participate and lead the annual year‑end audit process with external auditors, provide support for tax return preparation (performed by outsourced tax firm), ensuring agreement between financial statements and backup documentation.
• Support capital spending from inception to capitalization, maintain CIP and fixed asset inventory.
• Respond to tax notices received from federal and state taxing authorities and ensure timely and correct business tax and sales tax filings. Coordinate payment of quarterly estimated tax payments and payments due with tax filings.
• Seek opportunities to revise or create new policies and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting group.
• Support and drive ad hoc projects/initiatives to completion.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Accounting.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience that demonstrates a commanding knowledge in accounting or finance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel.

• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated problem resolution skills; ability to prioritize.
• High level of energy and professionalism.
• Strong ability to multi‑task and prioritize responsibilities and objectives.
• Must have a bias for action, integrity, and accountability.
• Understanding of GAAP.
• Experience in applicable accounting concepts.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Experience…