Financial Controller

About the Company

Summit Management Group is a dynamic, high-growth organization with over $200M+ in revenue, operating across a diverse portfolio of industries including Rent-to-Own (RTO), construction, real estate/property management, agriculture, and rental storage.

With more than 30 legal entities and continued expansion, we are focused on strengthening operational discipline, improving profitability, and building scalable infrastructure to support long-term growth.

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to lead the execution of our accounting function across a complex, multi-entity environment.

This role requires someone who is comfortable working in the details of the accounting process, while also having the ability to step back, review, and ensure the overall financial picture is accurate and makes sense.

The Controller will partner closely with the VP of Finance and FP&A team, with primary responsibility for ensuring financials are timely, accurate, and well-controlled.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Oversight

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations across 30+ entities
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team
• Establish and enforce standardized accounting processes, policies, and internal controls

Close Process & Financial Accuracy

• Own and drive the monthly closing process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Actively participate in and review close activities, including journal entries and supporting schedules
• Ensure all accounts are properly reconciled, reviewed, and supported on a recurring basis
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and completeness across all financial statements
• Evaluate financial results for reasonableness and consistency across entities

Reconciliations & Controls

• Oversee and, where necessary, directly perform balance sheet reconciliations
• Implement and enforce strong reconciliation and review procedures
• Identify and resolve discrepancies and root causes of issues
• Strengthen internal controls to ensure consistency, compliance, and audit readiness

Audit & Compliance

• Lead and coordinate all external audit activities across entities
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and advisors
• Ensure timely preparation of audit schedules, work papers, and supporting documentation
• Address audit findings and implement corrective actions where needed
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal policies

Business Partnership

• Partner with the VP of Finance and FP&A team to ensure accurate financial data supports forecasting and decision-making
• Collaborate with operations teams to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy
• Support integration and standardization efforts across newly acquired or expanding entities

Systems & Reporting

• Improve financial reporting processes and data integrity across systems
• Leverage tools such as Excel and Power BI to enhance visibility and reporting efficiency
• Drive automation and process improvements where possible

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a multi-entity, fast-paced environment
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Proven experience managing month-end close and financial reporting processes
• Deep experience with account reconciliations and balance sheet integrity
• Experience leading or coordinating external audits
• Demonstrated ability to both execute detailed accounting work and perform high-level financial review
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Willingness to travel up to ~20%

Preferred

• CPA, CMA, and/or MBA
• Experience across multiple industries (construction, real estate, retail/RTO, agriculture, etc.)
• Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools

What Success Looks Like

• Clean, accurate, and timely financials across all entities
• Fully reconciled balance sheets with strong supporting documentation
• A disciplined, efficient, and predictable monthly close process
• Successful, well-managed audits with minimal adjustments
• Strong internal controls and standardized accounting practices
• Financial results that are not only accurate, but clearly understood and trusted by leadership

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to play a critical role in strengthening the financial foundation of a growing organization
• High-impact position with visibility to senior leadership
• Ability to help build scalable accounting processes across a diverse business portfolio

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 3% Match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Agree to and pass a background and pre-employment physical to include drug testing.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Progressive Accounting: 7 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Management Accountant (Preferred)
• CPA (Preferred)

Location:

• Milan, TN 38358 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Milan, TN 38358: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person