Interim Controller: CPA, GAAP Close & Audit Lead (Remote)

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ARB Interactive is seeking an Interim Assistant Controller to partner with our SVP of Finance on a focused six-month engagement. This remote, U.S.-based contract role is designed for a CPA who wants ownership of close, audit, and treasury from day one.

You will lead the annual audit, prepare consolidated FS with footnotes, manage multi-entity reporting, and support treasury while providing monthly leadership reporting and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license.
• 5+ years of audit experience at Big 4 or large regional firms with company-side audit leadership.
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge including ASC 606, consolidations, and footnote prep.
• Experience with NetSuite; multi-subsidiary exposure preferred.
• Experience in multi-entity organizations with consolidated reporting.
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and balance sheet support; authority to request corrections.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements with footnote disclosures under US GAAP across multiple entities.
• Own the annual audit: manage PBC list, timeline, and auditor relationships.
• Prepare audit-ready workpapers and respond to auditor questions; final sign-off remains with SVP of Finance.
• Support treasury activities: cash positioning, bank relations, intercompany cash movements, and forecasting.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly reporting packages for leadership, including KPIs and variance commentary.

Skills

Audit leadership

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Multi-entity experience

Review & accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA license

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

ARB Interactive is seeking an Interim Assistant Controller to partner with our SVP of Finance on a focused six-month engagement. This remote, U.S.-based contract role is designed for a CPA who wants ownership of close, audit, and treasury from day one.

You will lead the annual audit, prepare consolidated FS with footnotes, manage multi-entity reporting, and support treasury while providing monthly leadership reporting and process improvements.