Interim Corporate Controller

CRG Search; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

CRG Search partners with a rapidly growing, PE-backed global company to recruit an Interim Corporate Controller for Charlotte, NC. The candidate will lead the accounting function, oversee a 15-person team across regions, and report to CFO.

The role requires CPA, 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, and strong US GAAP knowledge to manage close, reporting, and internal controls across multiple divisions.

Qualifications

• CPA required and 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 5+ years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role.
• Strong U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience leading large, multi-division teams and audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations across four divisions and a 15-person team.
• Own quarterly and annual close, financial reporting, and analysis.
• Coordinate external audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Implement policies and controls to strengthen internal processes.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

CPA

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Audits

Team management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Job description

We are partnering with a rapidly growing, PE-backed, $1B global company with 1,500 employees on an Interim Corporate Controller search to start immediately! Interim Corporate Controller will help the company on a temporary basis and lead and optimize the company’s accounting function, with responsibility for accounting operations, financial reporting, quarterly and annual close, internal controls, technical accounting, and external audits. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a highly visible leadership role overseeing accounting across four divisions and leading a geographically dispersed team.

Location: Charlotte, NC (Southwest)

Pay Rate: Targeting $90 per hour - $120 per hour (may be flexible depending on experience)

Work Model: Hybrid (onsite Monday - Thursday, Remote Friday)

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Travel: Approximately 5% travel

Reports to: CFO

Team: 8 direct reports with oversight of a 15-person accounting team across the U.S. and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Manage a team of accounting professionals across 4 divisions, providing guidance, mentoring, and fostering a collaborative work environment and development mindset
• Develop and maintain a high-performing accounting team through ongoing coaching and professional development
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of all internal and external financial reports and analysis
• Coordinate accounting activities across the organization to ensure all financial transactions, reports, policies, and procedures are in accordance with US GAAP standards and submitted accurately and on time to management and regulatory agencies
• Implement new accounting standards in a timely manner and ensure ongoing compliance with all relevant accounting regulations and internal policies
• Prepare technical memos for significant transactions, including details of accounting impact and related accounting literature

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Develop and maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Develop processes to establish and reinforce internal controls for accurate and repeatable financial statement reporting
• Maintain inter-entity reconciliation and related financial recordkeeping processes
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and controls to reduce risk and ensure sustainability

Audit & Board Support

• Coordinate all audit activity with outside auditors, including annual financial and statutory audits
• Support the CFO in engaging the Board and its committees (Audit, Finance) on audit, tax, and financial results
• Assist in board presentations and support the budget and forecasting processes

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including onshore and offshore members, to provide financial insights that drive informed decision-making
• Review financial plans versus actual results to identify, explain, and correct variances
• Participate in leadership and divisional discussions as appropriate

Technology

• Administer all aspects of new accounting technology implementation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 5+ years of accounting leadership experience as a Controller, Corporate Controller, or senior accounting executive
• Strong U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, technical accounting, audit, and internal controls experience
• Experience managing and developing sizable accounting teams
• Experience working across multiple legal entities preferred
• Private equity experience is a plus
• Logistics industry experience is a plus
• Strong systems and process-improvement orientation