Interim Controller

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

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks an Interim Controller to lead core accounting operations in Birmingham, AL, overseeing monthly close, GAAP reporting, and internal controls during a transition. You will drive budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, and work cross-functionally with leadership to deliver financial insights.

The role requires 5+ years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, ERP proficiency, and excellent communication skills.

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.

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.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Month-end close

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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

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.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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 federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].

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

Representation Notice

You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also 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: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

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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;
• 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.