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Assistant Controller

CFS

  • Franklin, TN
  • Today
  • $85,000–$105,000 Per Year
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Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Policiesunmatched
  • Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Managementunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Statementsunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Operationsunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

Description



Assistant Controller
Franklin, TN
$85,000 - $105,000 annually
Accounting & Finance


About the Opportunity - Assistant Controller**
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Controller to support daily accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership, contribute to process improvements, and help ensure accurate and timely financial management. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and experienced in a fast-paced accounting environment.


Key Responsibilities - Assistant Controller

  • Assist in managing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes

  • Prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting schedules

  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities

  • Monitor compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

  • Assist with audit preparation and coordinate requests from external auditors

  • Review general ledger activity and ensure accuracy of financial records

  • Supervise and mentor accounting staff as needed

  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency


Qualifications - Assistant Controller

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required

  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience required

  • Prior experience in a senior accounting, accounting manager, or assistant controller role preferred

  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software/ERP systems

  • CPA designation preferred but not required

  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment


Numbers & Facts

LocationFranklin, TN
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$85,000–$105,000 Per Year
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1994
Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

About Company

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

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