Job Overview
Job description
- Location:
- Chattanooga, TN, United States
- Work arrangement:
- On-site
Role Summary
Location: Dalton, GA (On-site) — approximately 30 minutes from Chattanooga, TN
A growing organization located in Dalton, GA, within commuting distance of Chattanooga , is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations. This is a high-impact opportunity for a hands-on finance leader who wants to work closely with leadership, develop a strong accounting team, and help shape financial processes as the business continues to grow.
The Controller will oversee the full accounting function, including financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and internal controls. This role combines hands-on accounting leadership with strategic financial analysis and offers the opportunity to make a visible impact across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead general ledger accounting and month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes
- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and management reporting
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis
- Develop and maintain effective internal controls and accounting procedures
- Partner with leadership to provide financial insights and support strategic decisions
- Coordinate audit and compliance activities
- Improve financial systems, processes, and reporting efficiencies
- Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Previous Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar senior accounting experience
- Strong financial reporting, general ledger, and month-end close expertise
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
- Strong Excel and accounting/ERP system skills
- Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred
- Manufacturing, printing, or related industry experience preferred
About the Company
Why Join?
- High-visibility role with direct impact on business performance
- Opportunity to take ownership of the accounting function and improve processes
- Collaborative environment with close partnership across leadership and operations
- Convenient Dalton location for candidates commuting from the greater Chattanooga area
- Role:
- Controller
- Job Type:
- Regular Full-Time
Company profile
GHJ is a national advisory, accounting and tax firm that provides audit, accounting, tax, profit participation and advisory services to businesses and nonprofit organizations. Its services include outsourced accounting, fractional CFO support, data analytics, forensic work, exit and transaction planning, and employee benefit plan and nonprofit audits. Headquartered in Los Angeles, GHJ has offices in Buffalo, Denver, Orange County and San Jose and is affiliated with HLB International, a global network of advisory and accounting firms that gives it access to resources in over 150 countries.
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, California, United States
