Interim Controller

Vaco; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in New Jersey seeks an experienced Interim Controller to immediately assume controller-level responsibilities and provide continuity across the accounting and finance function. You will lead month-end close, manage financial reporting, partner with the finance team and stakeholders, and drive process documentation and knowledge transfer to ensure a smooth transition.

Ideal candidates have 10–15 years of progressive accounting and finance leadership, prior controller experience,

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
• Prior Controller or similar senior-level accounting experience.
• Able to step in quickly and operate independently.
• Strong month-end close and financial reporting experience.
• Media & Entertainment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee month-end close
• Manage financial reporting and accounting operations
• Provide day-to-day Controller-level leadership
• Ensure continuity throughout the transition
• Support knowledge transfer and process documentation
• Partner with the existing finance team and key stakeholders
• Identify and address issues impacting close and reporting

Skills

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Accounting leadership

Independent work

Media & entertainment knowledge

Tools

NetSuite

HighRadius

Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE

Job description

Overview:

Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Controller who can immediately assume Controller-level responsibilities and provide continuity across the accounting and finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee month-end close
• Manage financial reporting and accounting operations
• Provide day-to-day Controller-level leadership
• Ensure continuity throughout the transition
• Support knowledge transfer and process documentation
• Partner with the existing finance team and key stakeholders
• Identify and address issues impacting close and reporting

Ideal Background:

• 10-15 years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience
• Prior Controller or similar senior-level accounting experience
• Able to step in quickly and operate independently
• Strong month-end close and financial reporting experience
• Media & Entertainment experience preferred

Technology - Nice to Have:

• NetSuite
• HighRadius
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE
• ERP transformation / implementation experience