Interim Controller: Lead Lean Accounting for Growth

Ports North; Aledo (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ports North, a rapidly growing, family-owned North Texas organization, seeks an Interim Controller to partner with the CFO during a period of expansion. This hands-on leadership role requires taking ownership of accounting operations and delivering immediate impact with minimal onboarding.

You'll inherit a stable environment, lead a lean accounting team, and support a business that has doubled in size, with potential for ongoing project-based or fractional work after the permanent Controller is

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Controller or Interim Controller in SMB environment.
• Ownership of month-end close and financial reporting.
• Hands-on AP, AR, collections, billing, and cash flow management.
• Journal entry review and general ledger management.
• Sales tax compliance.
• Vendor onboarding and credit reviews.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online.
• Strong understanding of accounting processes, controls, and operational finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations and partner with CFO.
• Oversee month-end close and financial reporting.
• Manage AP, AR, collections, billing, and cash flow.
• Review journal entries and maintain GL.
• Ensure accurate sales tax compliance.
• Oversee vendor onboarding and credit reviews.
• Integrate into a lean, entrepreneurial team.

Skills

Independent worker

Lean team experience

Education

CPA preferred but not required

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Ports North, a rapidly growing, family-owned North Texas organization, seeks an Interim Controller to partner with the CFO during a period of expansion. This hands-on leadership role requires taking ownership of accounting operations and delivering immediate impact with minimal onboarding.

You'll inherit a stable environment, lead a lean accounting team, and support a business that has doubled in size, with potential for ongoing project-based or fractional work after the permanent Controller is