We are looking for an experienced Controller (3-month Contract) to provide interim leadership and hands-on financial oversight in a Contract position supporting the CFO. This is a fully remote position.

The Interim Controller will oversee core accounting operations, manage the month-end close process, and lead a small team while maintaining strong financial reporting and compliance standards. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented leader who can step in quickly, manage priorities, and ensure deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of monthly financial reporting packages for management, ensuring results are accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule.

• Oversee the month-end close process and coordinate accounting activities to support a close timeline of approximately 7 to 10 business days.

• Direct day-to-day controllership activities across accounts receivable, accounts payable, and fixed assets to maintain strong financial operations.

• Supervise and support a finance team of 6 to 7 staff members, providing guidance, oversight, and workflow coordination.

• Monitor compliance-related filings and help ensure the organization meets its financial reporting obligations and internal standards.

• Manage cash flow reporting and maintain current cash position records, supporting reliable visibility into liquidity and short-term funding needs.

• Review reconciliations, reporting outputs, and accounting records to promote consistency, accuracy, and control across the finance function.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to maintain continuity in finance operations and address priority accounting matters during the interim engagement.

• Detail-oriented accounting designation such as CPA or an equivalent recognized credential.

• At least 5 years of progressive experience in financial controllership or a comparable senior accounting leadership role.

• Demonstrated knowledge of month-end close, financial reporting, and general accounting operations.

• Strong working experience with Microsoft Dynamics in a finance or accounting environment.

• Hands-on understanding of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and fixed asset accounting.

• Proven ability to lead, mentor, or oversee a small finance team effectively.

• Experience supporting cash flow management and preparing management reporting for decision-making.

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