Interim Controller

E78 Talent; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

E78 Talent seeks an experienced Interim Accounting Leader to provide hands-on leadership across accounting operations, financial reporting, and process improvements within a fast-growing, private equity-backed environment.

The role focuses on stabilizing the accounting function, enhancing close and reporting processes, and supporting acquisition integration across entities. CPA preferred and prior interim/consulting experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of accounting/finance experience
• Strong controller or senior leadership background
• Private equity‑backed experience preferred
• Experience with acquisitions, integrations, multi-entity environments
• Strong GAAP, reporting, and controls knowledge
• Proven ability to lead through change and improve processes
• Hands-on, adaptable, fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s in Accounting required
• CPA strongly preferred
• International accounting exposure and interim/consulting experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close and financial reporting
• Strengthen accounting processes, controls, and reporting accuracy
• Support acquisition integration and standardization across entities
• Improve close timelines and drive process efficiencies
• Partner with finance, operations, and leadership on key initiatives
• Support audit, compliance, and other accounting needs
• Mentor and provide leadership to the accounting team
• Assist with financial systems and transformation initiatives as needed

Skills

Senior accounting leadership

GAAP & financial reporting

Change management

Interim/consulting experience

Acquisitions & multi-entity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

Environment: Private Equity-Backed | Multi-Entity | Growth-Oriented

We are seeking an experienced Interim Accounting Leader to support a rapidly growing, private equity-backed organization.

This individual will provide hands‑on leadership across accounting operations, financial reporting, process improvement, and acquisition integration. The ideal candidate has experience stepping into complex environments, stabilizing the accounting function, improving close and reporting processes, and supporting change initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close and financial reporting
• Strengthen accounting processes, controls, and reporting accuracy
• Support acquisition integration and standardization across entities
• Improve close timelines and drive process efficiencies
• Partner with finance, operations, and leadership on key initiatives
• Support audit, compliance, and other accounting‑related needs
• Mentor and provide leadership to the accounting team
• Assist with financial systems and transformation initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Strong Controller or senior accounting leadership background
• Private equity‑backed experience strongly preferred
• Experience with acquisitions, integrations, and multi‑entity environments
• Strong GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls knowledge
• Proven ability to lead through change and process improvement
• Hands‑on, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• CPA strongly preferred

Preferred: International accounting exposure and prior interim or consulting experience.