Interim Financial Controller - Multi-Entity, PE-Backed

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

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.