Interim Corporate Controller

KBW Financial; Burlington (MA); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

KBW Financial in Burlington, Massachusetts is seeking an Interim Corporate Controller / Interim Director of Accounting to lead global accounting operations and elevate the function to best-in-class. This temp-to-perm role offers hybrid work and exposure to executive leadership and investors.

You will own the month-end close, manage GL, AP, AR, cash, and working capital, and build a high-performing team while partnering with lenders and the board.

Qualifications

• CPA and public accounting foundation preferred, not required.
• Progressive experience in accounting leadership (Controller / Director-level).
• Background in manufacturing, retail, or distribution environments; CPG experience strongly preferred.
• Experience operating within global organizations and leading international teams.
• Exposure to mid-to-large scale companies (beyond early-stage / small revenue environments).
• Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and investors.

Responsibilities

• Lead global accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, cash management, and working capital
• Own the month-end close and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting
• Partner with executive leadership to deliver clear insights on financial performance and key variances
• Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and scalable infrastructure
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team
• Support interactions with lenders, board, and private equity stakeholders

Skills

Executive presence

Financial leadership

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CPA and public accounting foundation

Job description

Interim Corporate Controller / Interim Director of Accounting / Controller - $90-120 per hour - Temp to Perm - Burlington, Massachusetts (Hybrid / North of Boston)

A high-growth, PE-backed consumer products organization is seeking a Director / Senior Director, Corporate Controller to lead global accounting operations and elevate the function to best-in-class. This interim accountingleadership role has potential to be long term and entails direct exposure to executive leadership and investors, ideal for someone ready to step into a broader, enterprise-level impact position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, cash management, and working capital
• Own the month-end close and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting
• Partner with executive leadership to deliver clear insights on financial performance and key variances
• Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and scalable infrastructure
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team
• Support interactions with lenders, board, and private equity stakeholders

Requirements

• CPA and public accounting foundation preferred, not required
• Progressive experience in accounting leadership (Controller / Director-level)
• Background in manufacturing, retail, or distribution environments; CPG experience strongly preferred
• Experience operating within global organizations and leading international teams
• Exposure to mid-to-large scale companies (beyond early-stage / small revenue environments)
• Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and investors