Controller

Venteon is currently seeking a Controller to fill an opening with a company located in Lebanon, Tennessee.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

This position offers the chance to lead financial operations for a newly established $100M manufacturing plant specializing in protective coatings for multiple industries. As Controller, you will oversee all accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls for the Lebanon facility while working closely with executive finance leadership. The role is highly visible, reporting directly to the CFO, and is central to the company’s ongoing growth and expansion. You will manage a local accounting team and play a key part in supporting business planning and operational excellence initiatives. The outgoing controller will provide transition support to ensure a smooth onboarding process.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Manage month-end general ledger closing and prepare financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Oversee all accounting, internal controls, and financial reporting for the Lebanon plant, including cost accounting, inventory tracking, and product/job cost review.
• Develop and maintain timely financial reports and operating results summaries for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with executive finance and corporate accounting management team to drive operational excellence and process improvements.
• Support post–M&A integration activities as needed.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external accounting policies, as well as state, local, and federal regulations.
• Participate in year-end audit processes, preparing supporting documentation for external auditors.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships to understand business needs and deliver superior accounting services.

Limited travel required

Onsite presence required five days per week in Lebanon, TN.

WHAT IS REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, including at least 3 years in a management role.
• Experience in manufacturing industry financial operations.
• Strong background in general ledger accounting, internal controls, year-end audit, and financial reporting & analysis
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, prepare reports, and communicate complex issues to executive leadership.
• Experience with cost and inventory accounting.
• Continuous improvement orientation and familiarity with automated financial reporting systems.
• Ability to operate both strategically and operationally, adapting to business needs.
• Strong diligence, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead teams through growth and change while maintaining momentum.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA certification.
• Experience with post–M&A integration.
• Strategic finance exposure.

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