Who Is Hiring a NetSuite Controller in Antioch, TN?
Published on: Dec 24, 2025
A fast-growing, multi-state distribution company in Antioch, TN is hiring a Controller, and Frontline Source Group is running the search. You would own accounting, cash, inventory and COGS reporting, the close, and budgeting in NetSuite ERP, reporting to the CEO, in a role built to grow into CFO. Every direct hire is backed by the 5-Year Placement Warranty.
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What does this Controller job in Antioch involve?
You would be the finance leader for a company in the middle of a growth run. The company plans to scale revenue from about $25 million to $50 million or more, and it needs a hands-on Controller who can keep the books clean while that happens. Day to day, that means running AP, AR, payroll, and commissions, managing cash, getting inventory and COGS right, and closing the month on time. You would also build budgets and forecasts, tighten controls, and work with the outside CPA, tax advisors, and lenders.
What kind of company is hiring?
A distribution company based in Antioch, Tennessee that works with retail, wholesale, and foodservice partners in several states. The culture is entrepreneurial and team-focused, built on accountability and integrity, and the company describes itself as family-oriented. Frontline does not publish client names on open searches; your recruiter shares the company's name once your background lines up with the role.
What will you be responsible for?
- Oversee all accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and commissions
- Manage bank reconciliations, daily cash, and cash flow forecasting
- Keep inventory and COGS reporting accurate, including landed cost and freight allocations
- Lead month-end and year-end close for accurate, on-time financial statements
- Build and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis that shape business decisions
- Maintain and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
- Work with the external CPA, tax advisors, and lenders on compliance and reporting
- Produce management reports on profitability, margins, and KPIs
- Run financial processes in NetSuite ERP for data accuracy and efficiency
- Support tax filings, insurance renewals, and other compliance requirements
- Find and put in place process improvements and automation
Is there really a path to CFO?
That is how the company describes it. The Controller role is designed to grow into a CFO-level position as the business expands, and you would report directly to the CEO from day one. You would also build and lead the finance team, making the key hiring and process decisions yourself. If you want a seat at the leadership table in a growing company, this role offers it.
Who is the company looking for?
A hands-on Controller with distribution experience who knows NetSuite inside and out. The company wants someone who owns the numbers, does not need a big team to get the close done, and is comfortable building structure as the business grows.
What experience and credentials are required?
- A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5 or more years of progressive accounting or finance experience, ideally in distribution or a related field
- NetSuite ERP proficiency (required)
- A track record managing cash flow, financial reporting, and month-end close in a multi-entity setting
- Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, and margin analysis
- Strong attention to detail, ownership, and organization
- Comfort in a collaborative, accountable environment
- A CPA or CMA certification (preferred)
Why is NetSuite experience required?
Because the company's financial processes run through it, and there is no time to learn it on the job during a growth push. You would administer the system as well as work in it, and there is real room to automate more. Be specific about your NetSuite depth when you apply: the modules you have used, any implementations or cleanups you have led, and how you have handled inventory, landed cost, or multi-entity consolidation in it.
What makes this Controller role stand out?
- A high-growth company scaling from $25 million to $50 million or more in revenue
- A role designed to evolve into a CFO-level position as the company grows
- The chance to build and lead a finance team, including key hiring and process decisions
- Direct reporting to the CEO and a central role in shaping financial structure and strategy
- Exposure to strong systems and automation opportunities in NetSuite ERP
- A collaborative, family-oriented culture that values initiative, accountability, and integrity
What do controllers earn in the Nashville area?
Salary, benefits, and terms are discussed directly with qualified candidates and confirmed by the company at the offer stage. For context, May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows a median of $156,860 for financial managers in the Nashville metro, the category that includes controllers, with about 7,400 employed.
| Occupation | Nashville metro median pay | Nashville metro jobs | U.S. median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial managers (includes controllers) | $156,860 | 7,400 | $166,570 |
| Accountants and auditors | $78,080 | 11,290 | $83,680 |
How do you apply for this Antioch Controller position?
Apply through Frontline Source Group at frontlinesourcegroup.com/how-to-apply.html. There is never a fee to candidates. Our frontlinesourcegroup.com/interview-instructions.html explain what to expect once you are talking with the company.
What happens after you apply?
You may get a call from Lexi Reed, Frontline's AI recruiter, for an initial phone interview. A recruiter on Frontline's accounting and finance desk then reviews your background against what the company asked for. If there is a fit, you will talk through the closes you have owned, your NetSuite experience, your inventory and cost accounting work, and the size of companies you have supported. Candidates who move forward are presented with a summary of their background, and the recruiter coordinates interviews, feedback, and the offer.
Which Frontline Source Group office is handling this search?
This is a confidential search. The hiring company is a distribution company in Antioch, TN, and Frontline shares its name and street address with qualified candidates. The search is managed by Frontline's Nashville office.
Hiring company: Confidential distribution company, Antioch, TNFrontline Source Group, Inc., Nashville Office
3200 West End Avenue, Suite 500
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 783-1544
Email: nashville.staffing@frtline.com
The office line is for employers and general business inquiries. Candidates should apply online at frontlinesourcegroup.com/how-to-apply.html so a recruiter can review your resume.
Frontline places controllers, CFOs, and accounting leaders through its accounting and finance staffing practice and its Brentwood accounting staffing team serving Middle Tennessee, and its accounting and finance desk includes a senior recruiter who is a CPA. Every direct hire is backed by the 5-Year Placement Warranty, 20 times longer than the 90-day industry standard guarantee, with terms at frontlinesourcegroup.com/5year-placement-guarantee.html. Employers can start at frontlinesourcegroup.com/employer-request-form.html or review fees at frontlinesourcegroup.com/pricing.html, and more openings are at frontlinesourcegroup.com/recent-placements.html. It all comes back to our registered service mark, People. Process. Service.
Frequently Asked Questions: Controller, Antioch, TN
Who is hiring a Controller in Antioch, TN?
A fast-growing, multi-state distribution company based in Antioch, TN is hiring a Controller, and Frontline Source Group is managing the confidential search. A recruiter shares the company's name with candidates whose experience matches the role.
What does this Controller do?
You would oversee AP, AR, payroll, and commissions, manage cash and forecasting, keep inventory and COGS reporting accurate, lead the month-end and year-end close, build budgets and forecasts, strengthen internal controls, and run financial processes in NetSuite ERP.
Is NetSuite experience required?
Yes. NetSuite ERP proficiency is mandatory for this role.
Does this Controller role lead to CFO?
Yes. The company describes the role as one that evolves into a CFO-level position as the business grows.
Who does the Controller report to?
The Controller reports directly to the CEO.
How much experience is required?
The company wants 5 or more years of progressive accounting or finance experience, ideally in distribution or a related field.
Is a CPA required for this Controller job?
No. A CPA or CMA certification is preferred but not required. A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
Do I need distribution industry experience?
It is ideal. The company prefers distribution or related experience, along with inventory accounting, cost accounting, landed cost, and margin analysis skills.
How big is the company?
The company is scaling revenue from about $25 million to $50 million or more and works with retail, wholesale, and foodservice partners across multiple states. For pay context, financial managers in the Nashville metro earned a median of $156,860 in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Which Frontline Source Group office is handling this Antioch job?
The hiring company is a confidential distribution company in Antioch, TN. Frontline Source Group's Nashville office manages the search from 3200 West End Avenue, Suite 500, Nashville, TN 37203, phone (615) 783-1544. Candidates should apply online at frontlinesourcegroup.com/how-to-apply.html.
How do I apply for the Controller job in Antioch?
Apply at frontlinesourcegroup.com/how-to-apply.html. You may get a call from Lexi Reed, Frontline's AI recruiter, for an initial phone interview, and a recruiter on the accounting and finance desk reaches out to candidates whose background fits the role.
Does Frontline Source Group charge candidates a fee?
No. Frontline Source Group never charges candidates. The hiring company pays for the search.
