Interim Controller-Sage Intacct

HRB; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking an Interim Controller for a six-month engagement in Washington, DC. The role leads accounting operations, financial reporting, audits, budgeting, and month-end close, with focus on process improvements across the finance function.

The position is hybrid (two days onsite, three days remote) and demands strong GAAP knowledge, excellent Excel skills, and prior controller-level leadership in nonprofit or corporate settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Controller or Assistant Controller experience.
• Strong expertise with Sage Intacct.
• Experience overseeing month-end close and financial reporting.
• Leadership of AP, AR, and grants accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Oversee preparation and review of financial statements.
• Supervise AP, AR, and Grants Accounting functions.
• Coordinate external audits with auditors.
• Perform budget-to-actual and variance analysis.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide financial insights to executive leadership.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and accurate reporting.

Skills

Sage Intacct

Excel

Analytical skills

Financial Reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking an Interim Controller (6-Month Project)

Location: Washington, DC (2 days onsite / 3 days remote)
Duration: 6-Month Contract Engagement

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Controller to provide accounting leadership during a critical six-month engagement. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the organization's accounting operations, financial reporting, audit support, budgeting processes, and month-end close activities while helping drive process improvements across the finance function.

This is a hybrid position requiring two days per week onsite in Washington, DC and three days remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process
• Oversee preparation and review of accurate and timely financial statements
• Supervise and support Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Grants Accounting functions
• Serve as a key liaison for external auditors and coordinate annual audit activities
• Perform financial analysis, including budget-to-actual and variance analysis
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning processes
• Review and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights and recommendations
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and organizational reporting requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience
• Strong expertise with Sage Intacct
• Experience overseeing month-end close and financial reporting
• Demonstrated experience managing AP, AR, and accounting staff
• Strong background supporting annual audits
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation preferred
• Nonprofit, association, or grant-funded organization experience highly preferred
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Proven track record of implementing process improvements and strengthening controls
• Ability to quickly assess processes and operate effectively in an interim leadership role