Assistant Controller

Summary

The Assistant Controller supports the Corporate Controller in overseeing the organizations accounting operations ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements. This role partners crossfunctionally to strengthen internal controls drive process improvements and support financial transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Accounting organization through subordinate managers set priorities; coach mentor and serve as a technical resource for other accounting team members; build bench strength and succession plans; and foster a culture of continuous improvement and high integrity.
• Own cash flow forecasting and reporting for the organization: collaborate with Treasury and working capital stewards to analyze and develop recommendations.
• Ensure timely accurate financial close and external reporting (monthly/quarterly/year-end) in accordance with US GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements; oversee internal controls and remediation (SOX experience preferred where applicable).
• Act as a senior financial advisor to executive leadership on the financial implications of business decisions regulatory/tax changes and emerging accounting standards translate complexity into clear recommendations and decision-ready options.
• Partner closely with FP&A Treasury Tax Legal HR and operational leaders to align budgets multi-year plans and business forecasts; provide insightful variance analysis and actionable recommendations.
• Select and manage relationships with external auditors and other consultants to secure high-quality cost-effective services and strong audit outcomes.
• Lead accounting process and system improvements automation control enhancements and standardized processes to reduce risk.
• Support enterprise initiatives such as M&A diligence divestitures and working capital optimization; represent Accounting on cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field; CPA strongly preferred
• Typically 812 years of progressive accounting and finance experience including proven leadership of managers
• Deep technical expertise in US GAAP and external audit processes; experience managing external auditors
• Demonstrated experience with cash forecasting capital/investment evaluation and multi-year financial planning
• Track record of leading accounting transformation projects and ERP/control improvements (examples: Oracle SAP NetSuite)
• Strong stakeholder management and influence skills comfortable advising senior leaders and negotiating complex outcomes
• Excellent analytical communication and presentation skills; high ethical standards and sound judgment

Preferred:

• Advanced degree
• Experience in manufacturing chemicals or complex global operations
• Direct experience with SOX compliance global statutory reporting and tax provision processes
• Experience leading shared services or centralized accounting teams

Location

Kingsport TN