Interim Controller

Confidential Company; California; On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company is seeking an hands-on Interim Controller / Accounting & Finance Lead to establish and run the accounting function during rapid growth. This is the first dedicated accounting leader, working with executive leadership and an outsourced partner to build scalable processes and robust controls.

The role requires a technical, execution-focused professional who can operate independently, implement scalable workflows, and prepare for an external audit in 2027.

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on controllership experience with strong technical accounting fundamentals.
• Demonstrated success in building or professionalizing accounting functions in high-growth startups.
• Experience with general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Ability to work with outsourced accounting firms and external service providers.
• Ability to operate independently while partnering with senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, reconciliations, and monthly close.
• Coordinate with US-based outsourced accounting firm for timely financial reporting.
• Establish internal controls, policies, and standardized operating procedures.
• Build scalable accounting infrastructure to support growth and high transaction volumes.
• Prepare records and controls for anticipated external audit in H1 2027.
• Work with founder and executives to provide financial visibility and operational insights.

Job description

Confidential Opportunity – Interim Controller / Accounting & Finance Lead

Work Arrangement: Onsite preferred; flexibility for 3-4 days per week

Start Date: ASAP

Potential: Interim-to-Permanent Conversion

Company Overview

Our client is a rapidly scaling, venture-backed technology company operating a high-volume digital marketplace in the collectibles and e-commerce sector. The business has experienced exceptional growth since launch, achieving profitability and positive cash flow while continuing to expand its operations and customer base.

With approximately 50+ employees and operations across Los Angeles and Las Vegas, the company is entering an exciting phase of growth and professionalization.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly hands‑on Interim Controller / Accounting & Finance Lead to establish and lead the company's accounting function during a period of rapid expansion.

This newly created role will serve as the organization's first dedicated accounting leader, working directly with executive leadership and an outsourced accounting partner to build scalable accounting processes, strengthen financial controls, and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting.

The ideal candidate is a technically strong, execution‑oriented accounting professional who thrives in entrepreneurial environments, enjoys building infrastructure from the ground up, and is comfortable operating independently without an established accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger activities, reconciliations, transactional accounting, and monthly close.
• Coordinate with a U.S.-based outsourced accounting firm to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Establish accounting policies, internal controls, and standardized operating procedures.
• Build scalable accounting infrastructure capable of supporting significant transaction volume and continued business growth.
• Oversee accounting processes related to marketplace transactions, inventory, payment processing, and customer activity.
• Evaluate existing accounting systems and identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Support the transition and integration of outsourced accounting services.
• Prepare financial records, documentation, and controls for an anticipated external audit in the first half of 2027.
• Partner closely with the founder and executive leadership to provide financial visibility and operational insights.
• Help establish the foundation for a permanent, scalable finance and accounting organization.

Required Qualifications

• Significant hands‑on Controllership experience with strong technical accounting fundamentals.
• Demonstrated success building, improving, or professionalizing accounting functions in high‑growth, startup, or entrepreneurial environments.
• Deep experience with general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience managing high-volume transactional accounting and implementing scalable workflows.
• Ability to establish internal controls, accounting policies, and reporting procedures.
• Experience working with outsourced accounting firms and external service providers.
• Strong accounting systems proficiency and comfort leveraging technology and automation.
• Ability to operate independently as a hands‑on individual contributor while partnering with senior executives.
• High sense of urgency, adaptability, ownership, and comfort working in a fast‑paced, founder‑led environment.
• Ability to work onsite regularly in the Los Angeles area.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation and/or prior public accounting experience.
• Experience in venture‑backed startups, technology, e‑commerce, or digital marketplaces.
• Exposure to inventory accounting, payment processing, marketplace reconciliations, and high‑volume transactions.
• Previous experience serving as the first Controller or accounting leader within a growing organization.
• Experience with QuickBooks or comparable accounting platforms.
• Experience implementing accounting systems, improving workflows, or introducing AI‑driven accounting automation.
• Audit preparation and readiness experience.
• Interest in potential conversion to a permanent leadership position.

Why This Opportunity?

• High‑Growth Environment: Join a profitable, rapidly expanding technology business with strong market momentum.
• Build from the Ground Up: Establish the accounting infrastructure, processes, and controls as the company's first dedicated accounting leader.
• Executive Visibility: Work directly with the founder and senior executive team.
• Immediate Impact: Drive meaningful improvements to financial operations and reporting from day one.
• Technology & Innovation: Introduce automation and scalable solutions within a technology‑forward organization.
• Long‑Term Potential: Opportunity to transition into a permanent leadership role as the company continues to grow.
• Schedule: Onsite preferred, with flexibility for 3-4 days per week for the right candidate
• Commitment: Full‑time interim preferred; fractional arrangements may be considered
• Start: Immediate
• Duration: To be determined