Interim Assistant Controller

Randstad USA; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad USA seeks a leadership-level accounting partner to work with brand leadership, collaborating with the Corporate Controller, FP&A, Treasury and Accounts Payable. The expected duration is 3-6 months and the role is primarily remote with initial on-site presence and monthly visits to the Greater Salt Lake City area.

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah. Contract position with responsibilities including the month-end close, GAAP compliance, reporting oversight, and strengthening internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and full-cycle month-end close.
• Experience managing general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations for multi-entity or multi-unit businesses.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive, hands-on leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Brand Accounting & Reporting: Serve as the primary accounting partner for assigned divisions; oversee financial reporting, ensure accurate period cut-offs, and present key financial insights to leadership.
• Month-End Close & GL: Lead month-end close processes, review balance sheet reconciliations, prepare journal entries/accruals, and resolve variances.
• Systems & Process Optimization: Leverage Sage Intacct to streamline reporting, reduce manual tasks, and shorten close cycles.
• Internal Controls: Maintain robust accounting controls, maintain documentation, and ensure GAAP compliance and audit readiness.
• Collaborative Leadership: Partner with AP and FP&A to support forecasting, optimize vendor/cash management, and align accounting data with broader corporate goals.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Sage Intacct

Velixo

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job summary: In this leadership position, you will serve as the primary accounting partner to brand leadership while collaborating closely with the Corporate Controller, FP&A, Treasury, and Accounts Payable.

Expected duration is 3-6 months. The role will primarily be remote with initial on-site presence and monthly visits to the Greater Salt Lake City area.

location: Salt Lake City, Utah

job type: Contract

salary: $65 - 75 per hour

work hours: 8 to 5

education: Bachelor's degree

experience: 5 Years

responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Brand Accounting & Reporting: Serve as the primary accounting partner for assigned divisions; oversee financial reporting, ensure accurate period cut-offs, and present key financial insights to leadership.
• Month-End Close & GL: Lead month-end close processes, review balance sheet reconciliations, prepare journal entries/accruals, and resolve variances.
• Systems & Process Optimization: Leverage Sage Intacct to streamline reporting, reduce manual tasks, and shorten close cycles.
• Internal Controls: Maintain robust accounting controls, maintain documentation, and ensure GAAP compliance and audit readiness.
• Collaborative Leadership: Partner with AP and FP&A to support forecasting, optimize vendor/cash management, and align accounting data with broader corporate goals.

qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and full-cycle month-end close.
• Experience managing general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations for multi-entity or multi-unit businesses.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive, hands-on leadership style.

Preferred:

• CPA certification or CPA candidate.
• Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct and Velixo is ideal
• Private Equity experience preferred
• Industry experience in home services, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, construction, other services.

skills: Excel, Month-End Close, Sage Intacct

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.