Interim Corporate Controller

GHJ; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 220,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Reasonable travel expenses

Job summary

GHJ is seeking an experienced Interim Corporate Controller to lead the organization’s accounting operations in Bakersfield, CA. This short-term consulting engagement requires a hands-on leader who can quickly assess processes, stabilize reporting, and partner with senior finance to support a smooth transition.

The role spans consolidated financial reporting, treasury, tax, payroll, and audits, with a focus on controls and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Corporate Controller, Interim Controller, or senior accounting leader.
• Strong technical accounting expertise and consolidated financial reporting.
• Experience overseeing treasury, audits, tax, and payroll functions.
• Proven ability to quickly assess accounting operations and take ownership with minimal onboarding.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Available to begin an interim consulting engagement quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee corporate accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Manage consolidated financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
• Oversee treasury operations, cash management, and related financial activities.
• Coordinate external audits, tax matters, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Provide oversight of payroll processes and related accounting activities.
• Evaluate and strengthen accounting procedures, internal controls, and reporting processes.
• Partner with senior finance leadership and accounting teams to support operational priorities.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and stability to the accounting team during the transition.

Skills

Corporate Controller

Interim Controller

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Hands-on Approach

Job description

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

A well-established organization is seeking an experienced Interim Corporate Controller for an immediate consulting engagement in Bakersfield, CA. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned accounting leader who enjoys stepping into complex environments, providing stability during transitions, and making an immediate impact.

The Interim Corporate Controller will oversee corporate accounting operations, consolidated financial reporting, treasury, compliance, and payroll while the organization searches for a permanent Controller. This role requires a hands-on leader who can quickly assess existing processes, provide guidance to the accounting team, and ensure continuity of financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee corporate accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Manage consolidated financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
• Oversee treasury operations, cash management, and related financial activities.
• Coordinate external audits, tax matters, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Provide oversight of payroll processes and related accounting activities.
• Evaluate and strengthen accounting procedures, internal controls, and reporting processes.
• Partner with senior finance leadership and accounting teams to support operational priorities.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and stability to the accounting team during the transition.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Corporate Controller, Interim Controller, or senior accounting leader.
• Strong technical accounting expertise and experience with consolidated financial reporting.
• Experience overseeing treasury, cash management, audits, tax, and payroll functions.
• Proven ability to quickly assess accounting operations and take ownership with minimal onboarding.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Available to begin an interim consulting engagement quickly.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to make an immediate impact during an important leadership transition.
• High-visibility consulting engagement with broad responsibility across corporate accounting.
• Work closely with senior finance leadership and an established accounting team.
• Short-term engagement ideal for an experienced interim finance professional.
• Reasonable travel expenses covered for the selected consultant.

Employment Type: Temporary / Consulting Engagement
Duration: Approximately 3–4 Months
Start Date: ASAP

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