Interim Controller

Vaco by Highspring; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in Birmingham, AL is seeking an Interim Controller to lead core accounting operations during a transition period, reporting to the CFO and partnering with cross-functional leadership.

The role focuses on monthly close, internal controls, and timely financial reporting, with responsibilities spanning budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and process improvements to support strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial analysis skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and month-end close.
• Hands-on internal controls, reconciliations, and process improvement.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly close and GAAP financial statements.
• Manage budgeting updates, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance.
• Oversee AP/AR, cash application, and working capital.
• Maintain financial systems and drive automation.
• Provide financial insights to leadership for decision support.
• Lead accounting team during the interim period.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

ERP systems

Internal controls

Month-end close

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA preferred

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking an Interim Controller to lead core accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain strong internal controls during a transition period. This role reports to the CFO and partners closely with cross-functional leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly close and prepare GAAP financial statements.
• Manage budgeting updates, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure policy and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee AP/AR, cash application, and working capital processes.
• Maintain financial systems and drive process improvements and automation.
• Partner with leadership on financial insights and operational decision support.
• Lead and support the accounting team as needed during the interim period.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP, financial analysis, and ERP system skills.
• Hands-on experience with internal controls, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Strong analytical skills, detail-oriented, and able to step in quickly.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

Interim Controller (Birmingham, AL) | $55-65/hr

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

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By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present you as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.

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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations; and
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).