Controller (Hands-On, Nashville-Based)

Brand Builders Group
Nashville, TN

What Youll DoAccounting Operations & Financial Close Own and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process (target: <10 business days) Ensure accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) Oversee revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and recurring revenue reporting Reconcile payment processors and ensure CRM-to-finance alignment (integration integrity) Oversee accounts payable, receivable, and commission reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy and timely execution. Identify and resolve discrepancies, errors, and process gaps Financial Operations, Cash Flow & Forecasting Bring structure and consistency to current finance processes and workflows Build and maintain a rolling 13-week cash forecast Lead annual budgeting across departments and partner cross-functionally to ensure leaders understand how their decisions impact profitability Maintain and refine BBGs contribution margin framework and identify margin leakage and improvement opportunities Provide structured financial analysis and recommendations to support pricing, headcount, and strategic investment decisions. Provide clear, simple financial visibility to leadership Team & Vendor Management Directly manage the finance support team (Bookkeeper, Finance Administrator, and 3rd party accounting/payroll support), setting clear responsibilities, workflows, and expectations. Evaluate and optimize the use of external vendors, with the goal of bringing appropriate capabilities in-house over time where it improves efficiency and cost. Develop SOPs, training documentation, and cross-training to make finance processes repeatable, scalable, and not dependent on one person. Manage payroll, outsourced 401K, accounting and CPA partners for tax planning and compliance, ensuring clear accountability and timely deliverables. Review and validate external work for accuracy and alignment with BBGs internal reporting needs. Oversee third-party IT vendor to ensure reliable system administration, access management, security controls and cost oversight. You Have Experience That Looks Like8+ years in accounting with 3+ years of managing internal teams and external partners Experience owning the full accounting/finance function in a ~$5M$20M business Direct ownership of monthly close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and forecasting Experience in service-based or recurring revenue businesses and reconciling subscription revenue and payment processors Clear, confident communicator who can drive accountability with non-finance leaders Process-oriented, steady under pressure, and comfortable operating in a lean, fast-moving environment CPA strongly preferred Compensation & BenefitsWe offer competitive compensation based on experience, plus a performance-based bonus tied to key KPIs.A few of the benefits you can expect:Health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with up to a 5% company match after 12 monthsUnlimited PTO$100/month Bring Your Own Tech stipendGrowth Fund to support ongoing learning and developmentCulture & Team ExperienceAt BBG, we know each other well, care about each other personally, and intentionally create space for connection beyond just getting work done. We move quickly in a lean environment, which means there is change, momentum, and a high level of ownership. Nashville-based team members gather for quarterly socials and community give-backs, and twice a year the entire company comes together for multi-day meetings focused on planning, connection, and service.To learn more about our mission and the work we do, visit brandbuildersgroup.com or explore Wealthy & Well-Known by Rory and AJ Vaden.
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