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Assistant Controller

Jobot
Cookeville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2025
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Job details

Hybrid - Rapidly Growing PE backed Company - Excellent Career Growth Opp!

This Jobot Job is hosted by Alyssa Montgomery

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Salary $115,000 - $165,000 per year

A Bit About Us

Backed by private equity and driven by an ambitious growth strategy, we’re acquiring and integrating leading regional companies across the country. We're building a best-in-class finance team to match our pace—and we’re looking for a sharp, adaptable Assistant Controller to help us scale.



Why join us?


Be part of a high-growth, mission-driven company backed by top-tier investors

Work with leaders who are building the plane while flying it—and doing it well

Hybrid work flexibility with the opportunity to make a big impact

Competitive Compensation And Benefits Package

Job Details

We’re looking for a hands-on Assistant Controller who can own the monthly financial close process, bring structure to our expanding operations, and help lead a high-performing accounting team. This isn’t a “journal entry” seat—this is a leadership role for someone who can manage complexity and thrive in a fast-changing environment.

What You’ll Do

Lead and own the full-cycle monthly and quarterly financial close process

Drive improvements in inventory accounting practices across multiple locations

Support audit readiness and lead the audit process alongside the Controller

Contribute to and support the debt raise process with key financial deliverables

Partner on mergers and acquisitions—due diligence, integration, and reporting

Build, manage, and mentor a growing team of accounting professionals

Drive process improvements to bring scalability to a rapidly growing business

Collaborate cross-functionally to support the Controller and CFO

What You’ll Bring

7 years of accounting experience, with 2 years in a leadership role

Strong Experience In Inventory Accounting (required)

Proven ability to lead financial close end-to-end—not just entries

M&A Experience Preferred

Experience working in or with private equity-backed companies preferred

Strong knowledge of GAAP, audit processes, and ERP systems

Experience supporting debt raises or similar financial transactions

Ability to pivot in an evolving business and lead through ambiguity

A collaborative, roll-up-your-sleeves approach with a team-first mindset

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Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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