Interim Controller

Vaco Recruiter Services; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is hiring an Interim Controller in Winston-Salem, NC. This hybrid role requires experience in overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and establishing internal controls. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and analytical skills, driving informed decision-making and mentoring accounting staff. Compensation includes a salary range with eligibility for bonuses and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) participation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership required in financial contexts.
• Strong analytical skills to investigate trends and variances.
• Experience in overseeing accounting operations and ensuring compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Establish and improve accounting policies and internal controls.
• Lead month-end close processes and financial statement reviews.
• Analyze financial results and communicate insights to leadership.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff.

Skills

Financial leadership

Analytical expertise

GAAP compliance

Accounting operations oversight

Job description

Interim Controller

Hybrid onsite, Winston-Salem, NC

As Interim Controller, you will serve as the senior financial leader for our client, responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, financial reporting, and control processes. This role requires hands‑on leadership, strong analytical expertise, and the ability to partner with the business to drive informed decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with GAAP
• Establish, maintain, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls across the business unit
• Lead month‑end and close processes, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
• Analyze financial results and investigate significant trends and variances; communicate insights and recommendations to leadership
• Provide oversight of AP, AR, payroll, tax, cost, and inventory accounting functions
• Deliver daily and/or weekly operational reporting, including margin analysis, variance analysis, and performance metrics
• Partner with operational leaders to provide financial guidance tied to business activities and outcomes
• Assist with budget development, forecasting, and preparation of monthly budget‑to‑actual variance analyses
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, driving accountability and process efficiency

Compensation and Benefits

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.