olive recruiting ยท 3 weeks ago
Financial Controller
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expOlive Recruiting is searching for a Financial Controller for their global offshore engineering. This senior-level role is responsible for overseeing all financial operations of the U.S. division, ensuring compliance with legal and fiscal regulations while providing strategic financial insight to local leadership.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash flow, and reconciliations
Serve as financial signatory and director on legal documents and corporate filings
Collaborate with corporate headquarters on treasury requests, tax strategy, and intercompany agreements
Oversee payroll and ensure compliance with federal, state, and multi-jurisdictional tax laws (in collaboration with HR)
Supervise one accounting support staff responsible for AP and payroll processing
Monitor benefit plans, including 401(k) contributions and insurance renewals
Liaise with external auditors, insurance brokers, and tax consultants
Maintain and enhance internal controls, streamline accounting practices, and modernize finance systems (currently SAP)
Participate in lease reviews and financial aspects of office operations
Report to both local GM and corporate Finance Director
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA designation and must maintain continuing education credits
10+ years of accounting/financial experience, ideally in a senior or supervisory role
U.S. citizenship due to legal director responsibilities
Experience with SAP (or similar ERP system) and financial reporting tools
Strong knowledge of GAAP, compliance regulations, payroll, benefits, and corporate taxes
Previous experience managing a small finance team or direct reports
Ability to modernize manual/paper-based processes and implement efficiencies
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; capable of working across departments and with international leadership
Preferred
Masters degree
HR familiarity is a plus, particularly around payroll and benefits strategy
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k)
19 vacation days
12 sick days
9 holidays
Company
olive recruiting
Olive Recruiting is a full service recruiting agency that takes pride in employment match making.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase