About Inhabit

Inhabit is a software company serving the residential and vacation property management industries. It delivers best-in-class software solutions while fostering industry-leading innovation and collaboration. Powered by its diverse team of business leaders and industry experts, the company focuses on providing property management professionals more choice through its software ecosystems. Inhabit believes that property managers are central to the success of the residential and vacation housing markets and delivers products built to empower them, their investors, and communities. Inhabit’s private equity partners include Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Insight Partners, Greater Sum Ventures and PSG. These are committed to helping support the company’s commitment to property management software solutions. To learn more, visit Inhabit.com.

Job Description Summary

The Controller plays a critical leadership role in ensuring financial integrity, driving operational improvements, and supporting continued growth. This individual will be responsible for overseeing all accounting functions, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, accelerating the monthly close, and stabilizing AR/AP. The Controller will partner closely with senior leadership to implement automation, streamline processes, and deliver private equity–grade reporting and insights.

What You’ll Do (Functions & Responsibilities)

• Lead all accounting operations including general ledger, AR/AP, payroll, and revenue recognition
• Drive the month-end close toward a faster timeline, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP
• Oversee preparation of financial statements, management reporting packages, and private equity sponsor deliverables
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals; foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Implement automation and efficiency initiatives leveraging tools such as NetSuite, BlackLine, Numeric, Salesforce, and BI platforms
• Partner with the leadership team to enhance liquidity management, accelerate AR collections, and optimize AP disbursements
• Support M&A integration efforts including acquisition onboarding, financial consolidation, and ERP conversions
• Maintain strong internal controls, ensure SOX compliance, and lead external audit preparation and coordination
• Oversee tax compliance and multi-state reporting in partnership with external tax advisors
• Serve as a strategic liaison with private equity sponsors, auditors, financial institutions, and key vendors
• Evaluate departmental performance and implement adjustments to ensure efficiency and achievement of objectives
• Provide training, guidance, and leadership to ensure high-performance execution across the accounting team
• Maintain and enhance accounting systems to ensure proper, complete, and accurate GAAP-compliant record-keeping
• Conduct internal audits, implement corrective actions, and drive process improvements across finance and accounting

What We’re Looking For (Minimum qualifications)

• Fast-paced, M&A integration of acquisitions is key
• 6–10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Deep expertise in GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting standards
• Proven ability to accelerate close processes and improve AR/AP performance
• Experience implementing ERP and automation tools (NetSuite, BlackLine, Salesforce, Numeric, BI) strongly preferred
• Private equity portfolio company experience highly desirable
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, acquisitive, and evolving environment

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required
• CPA is required
• Master’s Degree preferred

Type

• Full Time, Salaried, Exempt

Location

• Knoxville, TN

Benefits Include

• Competitive Pay
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Critical Illness
• Accident
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with discretionary company match
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Company Paid $25,000.00 life insurance
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Inhabit Employee Discount Programs

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws, including providing reasonable accommodations to applicants.

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