Interim Financial Controller

E78 Talent; California (MO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

E78 Talent is seeking a hands-on accounting leader to stabilize the accounting function during a period of transition and systems change across California locations. You will own the month-end close for a complex multi-entity structure, deliver GAAP-compliant, audit-ready financials, and support the annual audit while migrating from a legacy ERP to NetSuite.

You’ll also lead intercompany reconciliations, consolidations, and process standardization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles such as Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close across a multi-entity structure.
• Deliver GAAP-compliant, audit-ready financial statements and support the annual audit.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations, consolidations, and financial reporting.
• Provide controller-level oversight while remaining hands-on when needed.
• Support migration from legacy ERP to NetSuite during the transition.
• Document accounting procedures, controls, and workflows.
• Lead the transition and handoff to the permanent internal accounting team.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Audit readiness

Leadership

Independent work

ERP systems

Education

CPA designation

Tools

NetSuite

Accounting ERP systems

Job description

Location:

California - On-site - Multi Locations

About the Opportunity

A private equity-backed, multi-location services company is seeking a hands-on accounting leader to help stabilize the accounting function during a period of transition and systems change.

This individual will take ownership of the close and core accounting processes, provide day-to-day leadership, and ultimately hand off a clean, well-documented function to the permanent internal team.

What You’ll Do

• Own the month-end close across a complex multi-entity structure, including operating, affiliated, real estate, and holding-company entities
• Deliver GAAP-compliant, audit-ready financial statements and support the annual audit through completion
• Manage intercompany reconciliations, consolidations, and financial reporting
• Work hands-on at the staff level when needed while providing controller-level oversight of the accounting workstream and supporting team members
• Support accounting activities across both the legacy ERP and NetSuite during the migration and cutover period
• Help rebuild and standardize processes as banking relationships, bank accounts, and operating systems change
• Improve the monthly close process with a goal of establishing a consistent two-week close
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to executive leadership
• Document accounting procedures, controls, and workflows
• Lead an organized transition and handoff to the permanent internal accounting team

What You Bring

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager
• CPA preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and audit requirements
• Experience in a multi-location or multi-unit organization with a complex legal entity structure
• Experience with consolidations, intercompany accounting, and affiliated entities
• NetSuite implementation or migration experience, ideally including experience operating in dual systems during a transition
• Private equity-backed company experience strongly preferred
• Experience in a private-credit-backed environment is a plus
• Comfortable operating independently with limited day-to-day direction
• Willing and able to work hands-on in the accounting details when needed
• Available to begin quickly and work on-site in California