Interim Controller

Vaco; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in Irvine, CA seeks an accomplished accounting leader to maintain continuity, strengthen processes, and drive reporting accuracy within a multi-entity structure. You will partner with the existing accounting team, overseeing GAAP-compliant statements, close processes, consolidations, and intercompany accounting while leading process improvements during a period of change.

This role requires hands-on leadership and deep expertise in audit support and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with multi-entity consolidations and intercompany accounting.
• Audit support and financial reporting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of audit-ready, GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and period-end close processes.
• Manage and review consolidations across multiple legal entities.
• Maintain and strengthen intercompany accounting processes.
• Support audit readiness and financial reporting quality.
• Provide hands-on leadership to a team of accounting professionals.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

Dynamics GP

Job description

About the Opportunity

The organization operates across a multi-entity structure and is looking for a seasoned accounting leader to help maintain continuity, strengthen processes, and drive reporting accuracy. You will partner closely with an existing accounting team and provide guidance during a period of change.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of audit-ready, GAAP-compliant financial statements
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and period-end close processes
• Manage and review consolidations across multiple legal entities
• Maintain and strengthen intercompany accounting processes
• Support audit readiness and financial reporting quality
• Provide hands-on leadership to a team of accounting professionals
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Controller or senior accounting leader in a complex environment
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation
• Experience with multi-entity consolidations and intercompany accounting
• Background in audit support and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within real estate, REITs, or investment management environments
• Familiarity with ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, Dynamics GP, etc.)
• Experience managing large, multi-entity structures (50+ entities)
• Demonstrated success in stabilizing and optimizing accounting operations
• Strong leadership skills, with a focus on team development and process improvement

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.