Cost Controller
BB Nash
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Nashville, TN
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Posted April 17, 2026
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- Financial Reporting & Close Support
- Lead month-end close tasks including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, schedules, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Support audit requests and provide audit-ready documentation.
- ERP Optimization
- Serve as primary ERP specialist for finance module: master data management, and transactional flows to ensure proper cost accounting.
- Design and implement system improvements, process automations, and configuration changes to enhance controls and efficiency.
- Transactional Accounting & Controls
- Ensure accurate costing, inventory valuation, and reconciliation between ERP records and sub-ledgers.
- Develop and maintain internal controls, process documentation, and standard operating procedures.
- Cross-Functional Partnership & Process Improvement
- Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Procurement to streamline workflows and resolve transactional issues.
- Lead or support process improvement projects using data analysis and process mapping to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
- Provide documentation for finance and non-finance users on ERP processes and best practices.
- Ad-hoc Analysis & Special Projects
- Deliver timely financial and operational analyses to support decision-making and strategic initiatives.
- Participate in system implementations, upgrades, and cross-functional projects as a finance subject matter expert.
- Assist leadership with budgeting, forecasting, and month-to-month performance reviews as needed.
Commitments
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
BB Nash is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.
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Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close and reconciliations.
- 2+ years of hands-on ERP administration or configuration experience (e.g., NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or similar).
- Strong Excel skills and experience with financial reporting tools or BI platforms.
- Excellent attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred Skills
- Proven experience in manufacturing or consumer goods environments with inventory accounting exposure.
- Experience with process automation (e.g., saved searches, scripting, workflows) within the ERP.
- Accounting certification (CPA, CMA) or advanced ERP certifications are a plus.
- Prior experience supporting system implementations or upgrades.
Education
- (Not required) – Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field — or equivalent experience.
- (Not required) – Accounting certification (CPA, CMA) or advanced ERP certifications are a plus.
BB Nash is a rapidly growing manufacturing operation in Nashville dedicated to producing high-quality products in a fast-paced consumer goods environment. As we scale our operations, we are building strong financial controls, modern ERP capabilities, and data-driven decision-making to support sustainable growth.
Our culture is rooted in accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We are committed to developing modern systems and strong cross-functional partnerships that enable operational excellence. At BB Nash, you’ll have the opportunity to play a key role in strengthening our finance and systems infrastructure during an exciting phase of expansion.
Role Summary
The Cost Controller is a strategic finance role responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close activities, and leading ERP optimization for Finance. This role partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and IT to ensure transactional integrity, streamlined processes, and reliable financial reporting in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Close Support
Lead month-end close tasks including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Prepare and analyze financial statements, schedules, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Support audit requests and provide audit-ready documentation.
ERP Optimization
Serve as primary ERP specialist for finance module: master data management, and transactional flows to ensure proper cost accounting.
Design and implement system improvements, process automations, and configuration changes to enhance controls and efficiency.
Transactional Accounting & Controls
Ensure accurate costing, inventory valuation, and reconciliation between ERP records and sub-ledgers.
Develop and maintain internal controls, process documentation, and standard operating procedures.
Cross-Functional Partnership & Process Improvement
Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Procurement to streamline workflows and resolve transactional issues.
Lead or support process improvement projects using data analysis and process mapping to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
Provide documentation for finance and non-finance users on ERP processes and best practices.
Ad-hoc Analysis & Special Projects
Deliver timely financial and operational analyses to support decision-making and strategic initiatives.
Participate in system implementations, upgrades, and cross-functional projects as a finance subject matter expert.
Assist leadership with budgeting, forecasting, and month-to-month performance reviews as needed.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field — or equivalent experience.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close and reconciliations.
2+ years of hands-on ERP administration or configuration experience (e.g., NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or similar).
Strong Excel skills and experience with financial reporting tools or BI platforms.
Excellent attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred
Proven experience in manufacturing or consumer goods environments with inventory accounting exposure.
Experience with process automation (e.g., saved searches, scripting, workflows) within the ERP.
Accounting certification (CPA, CMA) or advanced ERP certifications are a plus.
Prior experience supporting system implementations or upgrades.
What It Takes to Succeed
Proactive problem-solving approach and ownership of tasks from identification through resolution.
Ability to prioritize multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships across functions.
Commitment to maintaining accurate, audit-ready records and strong internal controls.
Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on scalable processes and system-driven solutions.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our team, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. BB Nash is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.
Our culture is rooted in accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We are committed to developing modern systems and strong cross-functional partnerships that enable operational excellence. At BB Nash, you’ll have the opportunity to play a key role in strengthening our finance and systems infrastructure during an exciting phase of expansion.
Role Summary
The Cost Controller is a strategic finance role responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close activities, and leading ERP optimization for Finance. This role partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and IT to ensure transactional integrity, streamlined processes, and reliable financial reporting in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Close Support
Lead month-end close tasks including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Prepare and analyze financial statements, schedules, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Support audit requests and provide audit-ready documentation.
ERP Optimization
Serve as primary ERP specialist for finance module: master data management, and transactional flows to ensure proper cost accounting.
Design and implement system improvements, process automations, and configuration changes to enhance controls and efficiency.
Transactional Accounting & Controls
Ensure accurate costing, inventory valuation, and reconciliation between ERP records and sub-ledgers.
Develop and maintain internal controls, process documentation, and standard operating procedures.
Cross-Functional Partnership & Process Improvement
Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Procurement to streamline workflows and resolve transactional issues.
Lead or support process improvement projects using data analysis and process mapping to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
Provide documentation for finance and non-finance users on ERP processes and best practices.
Ad-hoc Analysis & Special Projects
Deliver timely financial and operational analyses to support decision-making and strategic initiatives.
Participate in system implementations, upgrades, and cross-functional projects as a finance subject matter expert.
Assist leadership with budgeting, forecasting, and month-to-month performance reviews as needed.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field — or equivalent experience.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close and reconciliations.
2+ years of hands-on ERP administration or configuration experience (e.g., NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or similar).
Strong Excel skills and experience with financial reporting tools or BI platforms.
Excellent attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred
Proven experience in manufacturing or consumer goods environments with inventory accounting exposure.
Experience with process automation (e.g., saved searches, scripting, workflows) within the ERP.
Accounting certification (CPA, CMA) or advanced ERP certifications are a plus.
Prior experience supporting system implementations or upgrades.
What It Takes to Succeed
Proactive problem-solving approach and ownership of tasks from identification through resolution.
Ability to prioritize multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships across functions.
Commitment to maintaining accurate, audit-ready records and strong internal controls.
Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on scalable processes and system-driven solutions.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our team, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. BB Nash is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.