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Job Title:  Accounting Manager/Controller 

Department: Finance & Accounting 

Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt 

Location: Remote / Hybrid 

Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 Plus Equity and Benefits Package 

Interviews: 1/5 through 1/21

Start Date: February 2nd 2026 

Firm headquarters: located in Nashville, Tennessee 

NOTE: Interviewing remote and local candidates

HIRING RECRUITER: Michael Jude- Mike@toughtechsolutions.com   Tough Tech Solutions Corp. www.toughtechsolutions.xyz 

Company Overview 

Our client is a successful, 80-year-old private markets investment and broker-dealer firm with a long-standing reputation for stability, disciplined investment, and regulatory excellence. The firm continues to grow and modernize its finance and accounting infrastructure while maintaining a strong culture of accountability and collaboration. 

Position Summary 

The Accounting Manager / Controller reports to the CFO will play a critical role in overseeing the firm’s accounting operations, financial controls, and audit readiness. Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will act as a hands-on problem solver responsible for maintaining accurate financial reporting, strengthening policies and procedures, and supporting audits, tax compliance, and SOC 1 requirements. 

This role will be a key member of an 8-person Finance team, working closely with FP&A, Treasury, and FINOP, and will manage one direct report. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, process-driven, and comfortable operating in a regulated financial services environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

Accounting & Controllership 

• Own day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger management, reconciliations, and close processes. 
• Lead a timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close. 
• Maintain and enhance internal controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and audit readiness. 
• Oversee multi-entity accounting and consolidated reporting. 
• Act as a key accounting partner to the CFO on complex accounting matters and operational improvements. 

Financial Reporting 

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP. 
• Support variance analysis and reporting in partnership with FP&A. 
• Prepare schedules and analysis for senior leadership, auditors, and internal stakeholders. 

Audit, Tax & Compliance 

• Lead and manage the annual financial statement audit and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors. 
• Support and manage SOC 1 controls, documentation, and testing. 
• Coordinate with external tax advisors on federal, state, and local tax filings. 
• Ensure ongoing compliance with accounting standards, regulatory expectations, and firm policies. 

Policies, Processes & Systems 

• Develop, document, and update accounting policies and procedures as the firm evolves. 
• Lead accounting policy changes related to growth, regulatory updates, or operational improvements. 
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. 
• Ensure strong data integrity and reconciliation across systems (ERP, banking, treasury, custody platforms). 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Partner with FP&A, Treasury, FINOP, and Operations to ensure financial alignment across the organization. 
• Serve as a trusted accounting subject matter expert for internal stakeholders. 
• Support strategic initiatives, system enhancements, and process modernization projects. 

Leadership Responsibilities 

• Manage and mentor one direct report, ensuring high standards of accuracy and accountability. 
• Contribute positively to a collaborative finance team environment. 
• Demonstrate leadership through ownership, follow-through, and attention to detail. 

Qualifications & Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. 
• 7–12 years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting and/or financial services preferred). 
• CPA strongly preferred (active or inactive). 
• Experience in regulated financial services, private markets, or broker-dealer environments is highly desirable. 
• Demonstrated experience with audits, tax coordination, and internal controls. 
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting best practices. 
• Prior experience working in a collaborative finance team environment. 

Required Skills & Attributes 

• Strong Excel skills are a must (advanced formulas, reconciliations, analysis). 
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and accountability. 
• Proven problem solver who can operate independently and escalate appropriately. 
• Strong organizational and time-management skills. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Leadership mindset with the ability to guide junior staff and partner cross-functionally. 
• Comfortable working in a remote or hybrid environment. 

Compensation & Benefits 

• Base Salary: $100,000 – $120,000 
• Equity participation 
• Comprehensive benefits package 
• Opportunity to join a stable, well-capitalized firm with long-term growth objectives 

Hiring Timeline 

• Actively interviewing 
• Target hire on or before February 1, 2026

Please contact the Hiring Recruiter for this role: Mike@toughtechsolutions.com 

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