Interim Financial Controller - US GAAP & SOX

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Interim Financial Controller with US IPO experience to support a high-growth company as they prepare for a US stock market listing. This role involves ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SOX, managing internal controls, and leading technical accounting reviews. Located in Glasgow, the position is hybrid with remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting a company through a US IPO or direct listing.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, SEC filings, and SOX compliance.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Able to operate hands-on when needed, and participate in board-level conversations.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key finance lead in the IPO workstream.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Lead technical accounting reviews and prepare financial statements.
• Strengthen internal controls to meet US public company standards.
• Manage and coordinate the external audit process.

Skills

Experience with US IPO or direct listing

Knowledge of US GAAP

Understanding of SEC filings

SOX compliance expertise

Technical accounting background

Familiarity with dual reporting

Education

ACA/CPA or equivalent qualification

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Client:

Robert Half

Location:

glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

04.08.2025

Expiry Date:

18.09.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Interim Financial Controller (US Listing Support)
Location: Hybrid (Glasgow based with flexibility for remote working)
Contract Type: Interim (6-9 months)
Start Date: ASAP
Day Rate: Competitive, DOE

Job Title: Interim Financial Controller (US Listing Support)
Location: Hybrid (Glasgow based with flexibility for remote working)
Contract Type: Interim (6-9 months)
Start Date: ASAP
Day Rate: Competitive, DOE

About the Role

We're supporting a high-growth, internationally expanding business as they prepare for a US stock market listing. To help them navigate this critical phase, we're looking for a commercially sharp Interim Financial Controller with US listing experience to bolster their finance function and ensure IPO-readiness from both a technical and operational standpoint.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key finance lead in the IPO workstream, supporting CFO and external advisors through the listing process

• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX readiness

• Lead technical accounting reviews and help prepare required financial statements, disclosures, and audit documentation

• Strengthen internal controls and improve financial reporting processes to meet US public company standards

• Partner with cross-functional teams (legal, tax, IR, etc.) to align financial operations with listing requirements

• Support the build-out of a scalable finance function for life as a public company

• Manage and coordinate the external audit process, including PCAOB audit standards

• Provide ad hoc strategic financial input to the executive team and board

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience supporting a company through a US IPO or direct listing

• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, SEC filings, and SOX compliance

• ACA/CPA or equivalent qualification with a strong technical accounting background

• Experience working with US advisors, auditors, and legal counsel

• Comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with lots of moving parts

• Able to operate hands-on when needed, but also step up to board-level conversations

Nice to Have

• Experience in high-growth tech, life sciences, or clean energy sectors

• Big 4 background and/or prior public company experience

• Familiarity with dual reporting (e.g., IFRS and US GAAP)

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