Financial Controller

Controller / Assistant Controller (Construction-Focused)Nashville, TN (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite)$115,000 - $120,000OverviewWe have a client in the accounting and advisory firm supporting small to mid-sized businesses across Tennessee. Our team is looking to identify a Controller or Assistant Controller with construction experience to help clients scale through stronger financial systems, processes, and insights.This is a client-facing, advisory role—not just accounting—focused on businesses in the $5M-$10M range.ResponsibilitiesLead financial oversight across multiple client engagementsManage job cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flowSupport labor allocation, project financials, and construction drawsImplement and optimize systems (QuickBooks and future ERP platforms)Partner with business owners to improve financial visibility and decision-makingQualifications3-5+ years of accounting experienceConstruction accounting experience preferredStrong understanding of job costing and financial processesQuickBooks or similar system experienceAbility to operate in a client-facing, advisory roleOpen to both emerging talent (Sr. Accountant/Accounting Manager) and experienced Controller-level candidates with construction experience.Why JoinFlexible, trust-based work environment (no rigid PTO tracking)High-impact, growth-oriented work with business ownersCollaborative, entrepreneurial team$1,000/month stipend for benefits