Interim Controller

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an Interim Controller to manage critical cleanup and stabilization within their accounting function in Troy, Ohio. Ideal for self-starters, this role requires strong GAAP knowledge and experience in turnaround environments.

Responsibilities include overseeing accounting operations, leading reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with GAAP. Join a team that values your ability to operate effectively with minimal guidance and drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Controller or senior-level accounting leader.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Demonstrated success in cleanup and turnaround environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including month-end close.
• Lead detailed account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Establish and enforce accounting processes and internal controls.

Skills

Experience as a Controller or senior accounting leader

Strong knowledge of GAAP

Success in cleanup or turnaround environments

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented and hands-on approach

Job description

Interim Controller

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