Interim Controller

E78 Talent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

E78 Talent is seeking an Interim Controller to lead and stabilize the accounting function in a lean environment. This hands-on role requires someone who can operate both strategically and in the details, owning processes and delivering reliable financial visibility to leadership.

The role covers month-end close, general ledger, reconciliations, AP/AR, cash activity, and inventory-related accounting. QuickBooks experience is strongly preferred, with the ability to work independently in a small

Qualifications

• Experience in a small or founder-led business.
• Retail, consumer products, apparel, jewelry, wholesale, e-commerce or inventory-based environment preferred.
• Ability to own the accounting process, improve structure, and provide reliable financial visibility to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close, general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Oversee AP, AR, cash activity, and working capital visibility.
• Support inventory accounting, COGS, gross margin, and related reporting.
• Review current accounting processes to improve structure and consistency.
• Strengthen documentation, reporting cadence, and internal controls.
• Provide leadership with timely, accurate financial information for decision-making.
• Partner with founder/leadership in a lean, fast-moving environment.
• Help create scalable accounting processes as the business evolves.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Detail-oriented

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Problem-solving

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

A small, privately held client is seeking a hands-on Interim Controller to lead and stabilize the accounting function in a lean environment. This is a highly involved role that requires someone comfortable operating both strategically and in the details, with the ability to own the accounting process, improve structure, and provide reliable financial visibility to leadership.

The Interim Controller will be responsible for overseeing the month-end close, general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, AP/AR, cash activity, financial reporting, and inventory-related accounting. This person will also assess current processes, identify gaps, and help create more discipline around reporting, controls, documentation, and day-to-day accounting workflows.

The right fit will have experience in a small or founder-led business, ideally within retail, consumer products, apparel, jewelry, wholesale, e-commerce, or another inventory-based environment. QuickBooks experience is strongly preferred, along with the ability to operate independently without a large accounting team or heavy infrastructure. This is a roll-up-your-sleeves Controller role for someone who can bring order, improve visibility, and keep the business moving.

Key Responsibilities

• Own month-end close, general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Oversee AP, AR, cash activity, and working capital visibility.
• Support inventory accounting, COGS, gross margin, and related reporting.
• Review current accounting processes and identify opportunities to improve structure and consistency.
• Strengthen documentation, reporting cadence, and basic internal controls.
• Provide leadership with timely, accurate financial information to support decision-making.
• Partner closely with the founder / leadership team in a lean, fast-moving environment.
• Help create scalable accounting processes as the business continues to evolve.