Interim Controller

Cala Sourcing Solutions LLC; Springfield (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cala Sourcing Solutions LLC in Springfield, Tennessee seeks an experienced Interim Controller with construction industry expertise to lead a four-person accounting team. The role focuses on financial reporting, day-to-day accounting operations, and treasury management during an interim period.

Key responsibilities include month-end close, WIP accounting, internal controls, and collaboration with leadership to maintain continuity across financial functions.

Qualifications

• Prior construction industry accounting experience is essential.
• Strong understanding of WIP accounting and related financial reporting.
• Experience as a Controller or in a comparable accounting leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting operations, and treasury functions.
• Proven ability to lead an accounting team while remaining hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and treasury.
• Manage month-end close and prepare accurate, timely financial statements.
• Oversee work-in-progress (WIP) accounting and related construction financial reporting.
• Review financial activity and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and maintain strong internal controls.
• Supervise four direct reports: an AR/AP lead, a staff accountant supporting treasury, a senior accountant, and an additional staff accountant.
• Partner with leadership to maintain continuity across accounting and financial functions.

Skills

Construction accounting

WIP accounting

Financial reporting

Treasury management

Team leadership

Job description

Location: Springfield, Tennessee
Work Schedule: 100% onsite
Assignment: Interim; duration to be determined (approximately 4 months with possibility to convert to perm)
Target Start: By the end of October 2026

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Interim Controller with construction industry experience to oversee financial reporting, daily accounting operations, and treasury functions. This role will lead a four-person accounting team and provide hands-on financial leadership during an interim coverage period.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and treasury.

Manage month-end close and prepare accurate, timely financial statements.

Oversee work-in-progress (WIP) accounting and related construction financial reporting.

Review financial activity and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and maintain strong internal controls.

Supervise four direct reports: an AR/AP lead, a staff accountant supporting treasury, a senior accountant, and an additional staff accountant.

Partner with leadership to maintain continuity across accounting and financial functions.

Required Qualifications

Prior construction industry accounting experience is essential.

Strong understanding of WIP accounting and related financial reporting.

Experience as a Controller or in a comparable accounting leadership role.

Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting operations, and treasury functions.

Proven ability to lead an accounting team while remaining hands-on.

Availability to work 100% onsite in Springfield, Tennessee, ideally starting by the end of October.

This is a confidential search. Company details will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.