Interim Controller

StevenDouglas; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

StevenDouglas is partnering with a global manufacturer to recruit an Interim Controller for a six-month assignment in the North Austin area. This senior finance leadership role will own accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance across a cross-border manufacturing environment.

The role will lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close for North America, ensure US GAAP and IFRS compliance where applicable, oversee multi-plant consolidation, coordinate external

Qualifications

• CPA strongly preferred; will consider equivalent experience.
• Experience in a public or publicly traded company environment.
• Manufacturing industry experience required.
• Significant experience in a large, multi-site environment with shared services.
• ERP experience with SAP or Oracle or similar systems.
• Versatile, adaptable leader in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for North America.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP (and IFRS where applicable).
• Oversee consolidation of multi-plant, multi-entity operations.
• Coordinate external audits and manage auditor relationships.
• Design, implement, and maintain internal control systems.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial governance standards.
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Lead internal audit initiatives and remediation efforts.
• Lead and develop regional accounting teams.
• Build scalable processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Foster a high-performance, accountability-driven culture.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, HR, and Commercial teams.
• Provide financial insights supporting capital investments and expansions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Partner with FP&A on trend and profitability analysis.
• Drive ERP optimization and finance transformation initiatives.

Skills

CPA preferred

Public company experience

Manufacturing experience

Multi-site leadership

ERP experience

Leadership

Education

CPA certification

Tools

SAP ERP

Oracle ERP

Job description

StevenDouglas is partnering with a client, a global manufacturer, in search of an Interim Controller. This position is expected to be 6 months in duration and will work on-site on a hybrid basis in the North Austin area.

This is a senior finance leadership role will have full ownership of accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance across a complex, cross-border manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for North America
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP (and IFRS where applicable)
• Oversee consolidation of multi-plant, multi-entity operations
• Coordinate external audits and manage auditor relationships
• Design, implement, and maintain internal control systems
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial governance standards
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks
• Lead internal audit initiatives and remediation efforts
• Lead and develop regional accounting teams
• Build scalable processes and drive continuous improvement
• Foster a high-performance, accountability-driven culture
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, HR, and Commercial teams
• Provide financial insights supporting capital investments and expansions
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
• Partner with FP&A on trend and profitability analysis
• Drive ERP optimization and finance transformation initiatives

Requirements

• CPA strongly preferred; will consider equivalent experience
• Experience in a public or publicly traded company environment
• Manufacturing industry experience required
• Significant experience in a large, multi-site environment with shared services
• ERP experience required (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• A versatile, adaptable leader comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment