Controller/Senior Accountant

Controller / Senior Accountant

Location: Knoxville, TN

Company: Bicentennial Volunteers, Inc. (BVI)

Salary Range: $90,000 – $110,000

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

Bicentennial Volunteers, Inc. (BVI) is a nonprofit corporation established in 1975 and committed to making a meaningful impact through service and support. We are seeking an experienced Controller/Senior Accountant to join our team and oversee financial operations in a dynamic, small-business environment. This role offers the opportunity to work independently, collaborate with executive leadership, and influence the financial strength of a mission-driven organization. The position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

Position Overview

The Controller/Senior Accountant will lead key financial functions, ensuring accurate reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and providing strategic financial insights. This role combines hands-on accounting responsibilities with high-level financial management.

Key Responsibilities

· Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

· Manage the general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.

· Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable to ensure timely and accurate processing.

· Monitor cash flow and support management of banking relationships.

· Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls to safeguard financial assets.

· Coordinate external audits and assist with tax preparation and compliance.

· Develop budgets, forecasts, financial models, KPIs, management dashboards and variance analysis.

· Provide data-driven financial insights and recommendations to leadership.

· Provides backup support for payroll processing to ensure continuity of operations as needed.

· Complete special accounting projects, research and administrative duties as assigned.

· Support insurance audits and applications.

· Identify opportunities to automate manual accounting and reporting processes.

· Develop improved reporting using ERP systems, advanced Excel, Business intelligence tools, AI and other reporting and analysis tools and technology.

· Ensure data integrity and appropriate financial controls are incorporated into new systems and processes.

· Maintain strong accounting policies, procedures and internal controls.

Qualifications

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

· 7–10 years of relevant accounting or finance experience.

· Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.

· Proficiency in accounting software (Intacct preferred) and Microsoft Office.

· Multi-entity experience is a plus.

· Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail.

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
401(k)
ICHRA – Individual Coverage Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement

Why Join BVI?

This is a chance to help shape the financial future of a long-standing nonprofit organization with a meaningful mission. If you are a strategic thinker who values accuracy, independence, and the opportunity to make a real impact, we encourage you to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BVI values and embraces diversity. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sex, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status, or age.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• accounting, finance or related field : 7 years (Required)

Work Location: In person