Controller | Growing Design Firm | Downtown Nashville, TN (Onsite)
Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000 per year, plus a generous benefits package
A growing design firm in downtown Nashville is looking for a Controller to own its finance function. You will work closely with the CFO, who is transitioning toward retirement, and become the trusted finance partner for the leadership team. This is a hands-on leadership seat for someone ready to step up, build process, and communicate clearly at every level of the business.
What You'll Do
- Prepare and issue monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and cash reports for management, investors, and auditors
- Provide financial modeling and analysis to support CFO and executive planning
- Analyze operational performance, flag negative trends early, and recommend corrective action to protect profitability
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting principles and local, state, and federal reporting requirements
- Oversee the company's finances end to end, including bills, payroll, project expenses, and AP/AR (the Accounting Manager handles data entry; you provide oversight)
- Oversee monthly billing schedules with project directors, confirming what will be billed and whether project splits were completed
- Complete the final review of payroll to ensure it is timely and accurate
- Serve as the main contact for banking relationships, including account support and lines of credit
- Lead the QuickBooks Online integration into the firm's custom database through completion, with decision-making authority over the client portal, field requirements, and payroll and expense rules
- Manage and mentor accounting and finance staff, including individual development plans for each team member
- Partner with executives and directors on resource allocation, service needs, and process improvements
- Support a culture of integrity, transparent communication, and continuous learning
What You Bring
- 8 to 10 years of accounting and finance experience, including leadership!
- Design firm, architecture or luxury construction industries are best fit!
- Bachelor's degree is preferred, not required.
- QuickBooks Online experience; Salesforce is a plus
- A steady, confident communicator who builds trust with executives and brings calm and clarity to conversations about money
What We Offer
- $110,000 - $130,000 per year
- 401(k) with a 6% employer match
- Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
- Generous benefits package
- A growing firm with high visibility to executive leadership
- Onsite role in downtown Nashville
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