Interim Controller

Ledgent-Finance-; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting’s client is seeking an Interim Controller in Georgia to oversee core accounting functions and support financial reporting during a temporary engagement. The role is on-site and involves ERP-related projects, month-end close, and ensuring control compliance.

The candidate should bring hands-on accounting expertise, strong GAAP knowledge, and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Experience supporting ERP implementations, system migrations, testing, data validation, or process documentation preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working within ERP systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger activities and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain balance sheet schedules and supporting documentation.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances.
• Support inventory accounting processes, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Partner with finance and operations teams to ensure financial accuracy and compliance with established controls.
• Support ongoing ERP implementation activities, including testing, data validation, process documentation, and user support as needed.

Skills

Technical accounting

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

ERP implementations

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Overview

Ledgent Finance & Accounting’s client is currently seeking an experienced Interim Controller to support the accounting and finance team during a temporary engagement in Georgia. This is an on-site role. The individual will oversee key accounting functions, support financial reporting, and assist with ongoing business initiatives, including ERP-related projects.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on accounting professional with strong technical accounting skills and the ability to quickly adapt in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger activities and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Support month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Maintain balance sheet schedules and supporting documentation.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances.
• Support inventory accounting processes, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Partner with finance and operations teams to ensure financial accuracy and compliance with established controls.
• Support ongoing ERP implementation activities, including testing, data validation, process documentation, and user support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience with increasing levels of responsibility
• Experience supporting ERP implementations, system migrations, testing, data validation, or process documentation preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environment preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working within ERP systems
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Work Hours

Monday – Friday, during the 1st shift.