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is assisting its manufacturing client in its search for a Site Controller. Position Summary: The Controller is responsible for the... ...principles are followed in the preparation and presentation of financial reports. •…
Finance & Accounting · Memphis, TN
Controller jobs in Memphis, TN
Controllers run the accounting function of a company. They own the close process, financial reporting, and internal controls, and manage the accounting team that keeps the numbers accurate and audit-ready.
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$38–$93/hr
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$123k
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Accountant Location : Memphis, TN Reports to: Corporate Controller Vaco is assisting its client in its search for a Senior... ...oversee and execute core accounting functions, ensure accuracy in financial records, and su…
and reconciliation processes * Understanding of cost accounting principles * Ability to analyze transactions and determine their financial impact * Strong mathematical and analytical skills * Excellent attention to detai…
thinking skills, with the capacity to identify trends and discrepancies Strong accuracy and diligence with quantitative data and financial calculations Customer service orientation to provide effective and efficient supp…
you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. Job Summary The “ Controller Assistant ” will be based in Memphis, Tennessee, reporting to the Controller. In charge of financial statement preparation, financial inv…
Gossett Motors One of the largest privately-owned Automotive Dealer Groups in West Tennessee is expanding its line of franchises and is seeking a talented professional individual with the ambition and aptitude to become…
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operating at a ratio of 60% Tax, 30% write up's, & 10% Audit work. Tax Associate Responsibilities: Organizing and analyzing clients' financial information Taking advantage of opportunities to minimize tax liability throu…
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Position Summary The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial activities within the manufacturing operation. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls…
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Comp Range: $80k-$120k Are you an experienced, hardworking Drywall Estimator who strives for top-quality results? A well-established Drywall Contractor with a reputation for excellence in delivering high-quality, large-s…
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What controllers earn in Memphis
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $38–$51 | $79k–$106k |
| Mid level | $51–$68 | $106k–$141k |
| Senior | $65–$93 | $136k–$194k |
Adjusted for the Memphis market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
GAAP and technical accountingFinancial reportingInternal controlsTeam managementMonth-end and year-end closeAudit managementERP systems (NetSuite, SAP)Cash flow managementProcess documentation
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How have you improved a close process you inherited?
Give the before and after in days, and the specific changes: reconciliation cadence, checklist ownership, or automation. Show the team came along with the change.
Tell me about your experience managing an external audit.
Describe owning the PBC list, keeping schedules ready year-round, and how the audit concluded — ideally with no material adjustments and a shorter fieldwork period.
How do you design internal controls without slowing the business down?
Show risk-based thinking: strong controls where dollars and fraud risk concentrate, lighter touch elsewhere, and automation where judgment is not needed.
How do you develop and retain your accounting team?
Mention clear ownership of areas, cross-training to remove single points of failure, and giving seniors visible stretch work like audit or systems projects.
Describe a technical accounting issue you had to research and resolve.
Pick something real — revenue recognition, leases, capitalization — and walk through the guidance you applied and how you documented the position.
How do you work with FP&A and the CFO?
Frame the controller as the source of trustworthy actuals: clean, timely closes that let FP&A forecast and the CFO speak to the board with confidence.
Tell me about a time you found or prevented a material problem.
Show vigilance plus process: how the issue surfaced, how you contained and corrected it, and the control you added afterward.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For controllers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Lead with the scope you controlled: revenue, entity count, team size, and audit firm relationships.
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Quantify close discipline, for example a consistent five-day close across a multi-entity consolidation.
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Name clean audit outcomes and any first-year audits or system implementations you led.
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Include CPA licensure prominently; most controller postings treat it as required.
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Show a systems story, such as migrating from QuickBooks to NetSuite, since controllers often own that transition.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Senior Accountant
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Accounting Manager
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Assistant Controller
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Controller
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VP of Finance / CFO
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