Controller
Job Description
Our fast-growing client in Antioch, TN is seeking a Controller to oversee financial operations and support continued company growth. This is a hands-on and detail-oriented position ideal for someone with a background in distribution and excellent knowledge of NetSuite ERP.
Controller Company Profile:
Our client is a rapidly growing distribution company that partners with retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers across multiple states. The organization is entrepreneurial, team-driven, and grounded in accountability, integrity, and operational excellence. As the company expands in annual revenue, it seeks a hands-on Controller to strengthen financial operations, improve reporting accuracy, and support continued growth.
Controller Job Responsibilities:
Oversee all accounting functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Commissions
Manage bank reconciliations, daily cash management, and cash flow forecasting
Ensure accurate inventory and COGS reporting, including landed cost and freight allocations
Lead the month-end and year-end close processes to produce accurate, timely financial statements
Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis to guide business decisions
Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
Partner with external CPA, tax advisors, and lenders to ensure compliance and accurate reporting
Generate management reports on profitability, margins, and key performance indicators
Administer financial processes within NetSuite ERP to ensure data integrity and efficiency
Support tax filings, insurance renewals, and other compliance requirements
Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
Controller Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA or CMA certification (preferred)
5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, ideally within distribution, wholesale, or related industries
Functional and technial proficiency in NetSuite ERP (required)
Demonstrated success managing cash flow, financial reporting, and month-end close in a multi-entity environment
Strong understanding of inventory accounting, cost accounting, and margin analysis
Hands-on, organized, and detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment that values accountability and collaboration
Controller Features and Benefits:
Growing Company: Opportunity to join a high-growth organization scaling from $25M to $50M+ in revenue.
Leadership Path: The role starts as a hands-on individual contributor and will evolve into a CFO-level position as the company continues to expand.
Team-Building Opportunity: Ability to build and lead a finance team, making key hiring and process improvement decisions.
Direct Impact: Reports directly to the CEO and plays a pivotal role in shaping the company’s financial structure and strategic direction.
Modern Technology: Uses NetSuite ERP, offering exposure to robust systems and automation opportunities.
Entrepreneurial Culture: Collaborative, family-oriented environment that values initiative, accountability, and integrity.
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Additional Information
Frontline Source Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The client cannot sponsor any visas.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Emily Adamson
Emily Adamson is a graduate of Texas A&M University with over 5 years of staffing experience at Frontline Source Group as an Executive Recruiter with a focus on placing top Executive Assistants and Administrative Assistants. Her areas of staffing are not limited only to administrative but also her experience within the marketing sector is outstanding. She has specialization with in successful placements for titles such as Chief Marketing Office, CMO, Director of Marketing, Vice President of Marketing, Director of Brand Strategy, Brand Marketing Manger, Head of Marketing Strategy FinTech Growth Marketing, and Marketing Analyst. Working nationwide allows her to truly understand the job market, and how to present her candidates’ skills in the most competitive position going into interviews while also making sure her clients are getting the top 20% of talent available within the market. Whether you are searching for your next opportunity or if you need to locate top-quality talent, Emily will be dedicated to your search!