Interim Controller

CFS; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Troy, Ohio is seeking a hands-on Controller to stabilize the accounting function, define processes, and bring the organization to a clean, audit-ready state.

You will oversee GL, month-end close, reconciliations, internal controls, and interact with audits. This is a fully onsite role with a competitive salary and strong growth potential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Controller or senior-level accounting leader.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated success in cleanup, turnaround, or process-build environments.
• Highly self-directed with ability to operate with minimal guidance.
• Comfortable setting clear expectations for a team.
• Detail-oriented, hands-on, and solutions-focused.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Perform and lead detailed account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Establish, document, and enforce accounting processes, internal controls, and expectations for the accounting team.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and support accurate financial statement preparation.
• Lead accounting cleanup initiatives, including historical reconciliations and process remediation.
• Drive audit readiness and serve as a key point of contact during audits.
• Set clear performance expectations and provide hands-on leadership to the accounting team.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and controls.

Skills

Controller experience

GAAP

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Audit readiness

Team leadership

Month-end close

Process improvement

Job description

Location: Troy, Ohio

Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

Salary Range: $140,000 - $200,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated, hands-on Controller to step into a critical cleanup and stabilization role within our accounting function. This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in environments that need structure, clarity, and operational rigor. The Controller will assess the current state, define and implement accounting processes with minimal guidance, and bring the organization to a clean, well-controlled, and audit-ready position.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting
• Perform and lead detailed account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Establish, document, and enforce accounting processes, internal controls, and expectations for the accounting team
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and support accurate financial statement preparation
• Lead accounting cleanup initiatives, including historical reconciliations and process remediation
• Drive audit readiness and serve as a key point of contact during audits
• Set clear performance expectations and provide hands-on leadership to the accounting team
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and controls

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as a Controller or senior-level accounting leader
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting
• Demonstrated success in cleanup, turnaround, or process-build environments
• Highly self-directed with the ability to operate effectively with little to no guidance
• Comfortable setting structure, accountability, and expectations for a team
• Detail-oriented, hands-on, and solutions-focused
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Why This Role?

• Immediate opportunity to make a meaningful impact
• High level of autonomy and trust
• Short-term engagement with potential to convert to long-term or permanent employment
• Ideal for a Controller who enjoys fixing problems, building structure, and driving operational excellence