Interim Controller

CFO's Domain; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical benefits

Profit Sharing

Diverse project experience

Job summary

A national accounting & finance consulting organization is seeking an Interim Controller to lead accounting operations and oversee financial close processes. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and a CPA, with expertise in financial reporting and CPG/manufacturing industry preferred. This role offers competitive compensation and diverse project experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, primarily in financial close.
• Experience in CPG/manufacturing industry preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP, inventory costing, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations.
• Oversee financial close processes including reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and maintain internal controls.
• Collaborate with business leaders for financial insights.

Skills

Financial close expertise

Strong analytical skills

Effective communication

Advanced Excel proficiency

Education

CPA required

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Job description

CFO’s Domain 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 provide mission‑critical deliverables when they are experiencing capacity or capability constraints. They receive competitive compensation, benefits, the full breadth of our recruiting capabilities, and roles that are accretive to their personal and professional growth.

Benefits of working for CFO’s Domain

• Diverse project experience across industry sector, company size, and geography
• Supercharge your personal and professional growth
• Rapidly expand your network
• Avoid company politics while focusing on solving interesting problems
• Action oriented role focused on business impact
• 401K, medical benefits
• Profit Sharing and Cash Balance Plans

INTERIM CONTROLLER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage day‑to‑day accounting operations in a CPG, wholesale distribution, or manufacturing environment.
• Oversee and execute financial close processes (monthly, quarterly, and annual), including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, inventory costing, and revenue recognition requirements, particularly for COGS, bill of materials, and product margin analysis.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls over financial transactions, including documentation of accounting policies and cost controls.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Supply Chain, and business leaders to drive financial insights, process improvements, and system automation.
• Support audit readiness and external audits, ensuring adherence to CPG industry regulations and best practices.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of accounting experience, with a strong focus on financial close and CPG/manufacturing industry experience.
• CPA required (Big 4 or public accounting experience preferred).
• Expertise in CPG accounting areas, including inventory accounting, standard costing, and gross margin analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, inventory costing, and financial reporting requirements.
• Ability to effectively communicate financial insights and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven ability to work in a high‑growth, fast‑paced product environment, balancing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Contract

Job Function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Consumer Services