Interim Controller

SolomonEdwards; California; Hybride; USD 150 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CFO’s Domain is seeking an experienced Interim Controller to provide hands-on accounting leadership during a period of evolving business needs. The consultant will oversee close, GL, reporting, audits, and internal controls, requiring strong U.S.

GAAP knowledge and the ability to work with cross-functional stakeholders. This role is onsite approximately 3–4 days per week with flexibility to work remotely on remaining days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with controllership, close, and reporting.
• Experience as Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Director, or equivalent senior role preferred.
• Hands-on management of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits and resolving issues.
• Ability to improve processes and controls and lead cross-functional initiatives.

Responsabilités

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Oversee general ledger entries, accruals, reconciliations, and schedules.
• Maintain balance-sheet accuracy through reconciliations and analyses.
• Review financial results and supporting documentation for GAAP compliance.
• Support preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Resolve complex accounting matters under U.S. GAAP.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities and provide schedules.

Connaissances

General ledger

Financial close

Financial reporting

Interim leadership

Stakeholder management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Description du poste

ABOUT CFO’S DOMAIN(A Solomon Edwards Company):

CFO’s Domain, a Solomon Edwards Company, is a national accounting & finance consulting and recruiting organization serving CFOs and their stakeholders. Our consultants are among the best practitioners in the marketplace, serving clients across a diverse range of industries and stages of growth. Our consultants serve clients with mission critical deliverables when they are experiencing capacity or capability constraints. Our consultants receive benefits, competitive compensation, gain access to the full breadth of our recruiting capabilities and are introduced to roles that are accretive to their personal and professional growth.

OVERVIEW:

Our client is an established organization seeking an experienced Interim Controller to provide hands-on accounting leadership and support critical controllership activities during a period of evolving business needs.

The consultant will oversee essential accounting functions, including financial close, general ledger operations, financial reporting, balance-sheet reconciliations, internal controls, audit support, and resolution of complex accounting matters. This engagement requires a technically strong and operationally focused accounting professional who can quickly integrate into an existing Finance and Accounting function, independently manage key deliverables, maintain reporting accuracy, and provide practical guidance on accounting processes and financial controls. The ideal candidate brings extensive controllership experience, strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, and a demonstrated ability to operate effectively in complex accounting environments with minimal ramp-up time.

This engagement requires onsite presence approximately 3 - 4 days per week, with flexibility to work remotely on remaining days.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities, ensuring accurate and timely completion of accounting deliverables.
• Oversee general ledger accounting, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and related accounting activities.
• Maintain balance-sheet accuracy through reconciliation reviews, account analyses, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Review financial results and supporting documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Support the preparation and review of financial statements, management reports, and recurring financial reporting deliverables.
• Research, evaluate, and resolve complex or non-routine accounting matters in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Evaluate existing internal controls, accounting procedures, and documentation to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate internal and external audit requirements, including preparation and review of supporting schedules, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies, reporting inconsistencies, and process inefficiencies.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, and cross-functional stakeholders to address operational accounting matters and ensure consistent reporting practices.
• Recommend and implement practical improvements to financial close processes, accounting accuracy, internal controls, and operational efficiency.
• Communicate accounting priorities, deliverable status, outstanding issues, and recommended resolutions to relevant stakeholders.
• Support additional accounting, reporting, and controllership initiatives as business needs arise throughout the engagement.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant exposure to controllership, financial close, and financial reporting.
• Previous experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Director, or equivalent senior accounting professional strongly preferred.
• Extensive hands-on experience managing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, accruals, and accounting controls.
• Demonstrated ability to review and manage journal entries, reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience evaluating accounting policies, internal controls, and financial reporting procedures.
• Proven experience supporting internal and external audits and resolving accounting or reporting issues.
• Strong technical accounting judgment and the ability to independently research and resolve complex accounting matters.
• Experience operating within established organizations with multiple accounting processes, reporting requirements, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement practical solutions that enhance accounting accuracy and efficiency.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to quickly assess existing accounting processes, prioritize critical deliverables, and operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable taking a hands‑on leadership role within an interim consulting engagement.