Controller Consultant (San Diego)

Sayva Solutions; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Sayva Solutions is seeking an experienced accounting leader to provide interim management and Controller support during growth and organizational change. You will lead month-end close, financial reporting, consolidations, and internal controls across complex entities, with potential international involvement.

The ideal candidate brings progressive accounting experience at the Accounting Manager or Controller level, CPA preferred, and Big 4 experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Progressive accounting experience at Accounting Manager or Controller level.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Public accounting experience, ideally Big 4 or large national firm.
• Experience in large, complex, multi-entity environments.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls.
• Experience leading accounting teams and partnering with leadership.
• Experience with ERP implementations, automation, or systems optimization.
• Experience supporting growth, acquisitions, or restructurings.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance leadership with hands-on accounting work.

Responsibilities

• Provide interim accounting management or Controller support during growth, transition, or organizational change.
• Manage month-end close, financial reporting, consolidations, reconciliations, and accounting operations.
• Oversee accounting activities within multi-entity, multi-location, and potentially international environments.
• Review accounting work, resolve complex issues, and strengthen reporting accuracy and timeliness.
• Guide technical accounting, accounting policies, internal controls, and audit preparation.
• Partner with leadership, FP&A, operations, and other business functions to improve financial visibility.
• Lead process improvements, ERP implementations, systems optimization, and automation initiatives.
• Manage and support accounting teams while remaining hands-on with key deliverables.
• Support acquisitions, integrations, restructuring, and other accounting projects as needed.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

CPA preferred

Public accounting experience (Big 4 or large national firm)

Tools

ERP systems

Automation tools

Job description

Duration:

Varies by engagement

Location:

San Diego County, CA. Opportunities may include onsite, hybrid, and remote arrangements depending on the engagement.

Compensation:

$75–$95/hour (W-2)

Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.

Scope:

• Provide interim accounting management or Controller support during periods of growth, transition, or organizational change.
• Manage month-end close, financial reporting, consolidations, reconciliations, and accounting operations.
• Oversee accounting activities within complex, multi-entity, multi-location, and potentially international environments.
• Review accounting work, resolve complex issues, and strengthen reporting accuracy and timeliness.
• Guide technical accounting, accounting policies, internal controls, and audit preparation.
• Partner with leadership, FP&A, operations, and other business functions to improve financial visibility.
• Lead process improvements, ERP implementations, systems optimization, and automation initiatives.
• Manage and support accounting teams while remaining hands-on with key deliverables.
• Support acquisitions, integrations, restructuring, and other accounting projects as needed.

Qualifications & Expertise:

• Progressive accounting experience, including recent responsibilities at the Accounting Manager, Controller, or comparable level.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred, ideally with a Big 4 or large national accounting firm.
• Experience within large, complex, publicly traded, private equity-backed, or multi-entity organizations highly valued.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, consolidations, internal controls, and accounting operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing accounting teams and partnering with business leadership.
• Experience with finance transformation, process improvement, ERP implementations, automation, or systems optimization preferred.
• Experience supporting organizations through growth, acquisitions, integrations, or other significant changes highly valued.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to quickly establish priorities, operate independently, and balance leadership responsibilities with hands-on accounting work.

About Sayva:

Sayva Solutions is an accounting, finance, technology, business transformation and human resources professional services firm whose focus is on long term relationships created through teamwork and doing what is in the best interest of others. Our consultants are valued team members from the start and supported through every project.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits—including

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid holidays
• 401k

We support career growth through meaningful project work, new skill development, consistent updates, and smooth transitions between opportunities. Contact us to become a part of the Sayva team!