Interim Controllership Director for PE Portfolio - Remote

Gofractional; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Waylin Partners is seeking a Director with a strong accounting and controllership background to serve as a trusted financial leader within our clients' PE-backed portfolio companies. You will step into interim or project-based Controller and senior accounting leadership positions, building relationships with PE sponsors and portfolio company management to elevate accounting operations.

Your responsibilities include leading accounting teams, managing close processes, coordinating external audits,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience in controller/senior leadership roles.
• Experience in PE-backed or consulting environments preferred.
• Deep understanding of GAAP, monthly close, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead interim or project-based controller and senior accounting leadership engagements.
• Own full monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with GAAP reporting.
• Coordinate external audits and tax processes; liaise with auditors and advisors.
• Partner with FP&A for budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting to PE sponsors.
• Drive process improvements, internal controls, and ERP/system enhancements.

Skills

Accounting leadership

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Audits management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Data visualization tools

Job description

Waylin Partners is seeking a Director with a strong accounting and controllership background to serve as a trusted financial leader within our clients' PE-backed portfolio companies. You will step into interim or project-based Controller and senior accounting leadership positions, building relationships with PE sponsors and portfolio company management to elevate accounting operations.

Your responsibilities include leading accounting teams, managing close processes, coordinating external audits,