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title: "Assistant Controller"
company: "GHJ"
company_url: "https://www.remjobs.works/companies/ghj"
url: "https://www.remjobs.works/job/ghj-assistant-controller-c298e2af-c494-4721-9d6d-d1a848eadaab"
apply_url: "https://jobs.lever.co/ghj/69e3cb6d-8002-46d7-bf19-2d576d390b97"
workplace: onsite
location: "Dyersburg, TN"
employment_type: unspecified
seniority: mid
role: finance-legal
region: united-states
date_posted: 2026-08-19T14:50:07.785Z
first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-09-15T19:01:55.959Z
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# Assistant Controller

**GHJ** · Dyersburg, TN

Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/ghj/69e3cb6d-8002-46d7-bf19-2d576d390b97

## About the role

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

**Job Summary**
The Assistant Controller is a hands-on leader responsible for overseeing daily Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations while supporting core accounting functions, financial reporting, and month-end close. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys building strong cross-functional relationships, and takes pride in delivering accurate, timely financial work. You’ll guide and develop a team across multiple locations, help standardize processes through an ERP transformation, and serve as a key partner to the Controller and leadership team.

***This role will be onsite in Dyersburg, TN. Relocation Assistance is available.***

#### Responsibilities

**Responsibilities**

- Oversee day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations across all manufacturing locations.

- Manage customer invoicing, collections, cash application, and resolution of billing issues with Sales and Customer Service.

- Monitor AR aging, follow up on overdue accounts, and ensure accurate revenue recognition.

- Lead vendor invoice processing, payment runs, and expense reimbursements while maintaining positive vendor relationships.

- Ensure compliance with purchasing policies, approval workflows, internal controls, and audit readiness.

- Support 1099 reporting and year-end AP close procedures.

- Lead and develop AR/AP specialists, providing coaching, training, and performance feedback.

- Assist with month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.

- Participate in budgeting, forecasting, audit preparation, and ongoing financial analyses.

- Collaborate with the Controller on internal controls, policy improvements, and special projects.

#### Qualifications

**Qualifications**

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

- 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.

- Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and foundational accounting principles.

- Experience in high-volume AP/AR environments; manufacturing or multi-site experience preferred.

- Proficiency with ERP systems (Infor LN a plus) and strong Excel skills.

- Clear, confident communication with the ability to partner effectively across departments.

- A calm, organized, proactive approach to managing deadlines and solving problems.

- Ability to lead through change, especially in centralizing or modernizing AP/AR processes.

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