Interim Group Controller - SEC Reporting

BrainWorks; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 123,984 - 192,864; Full time

Job summary

BrainWorks is seeking an experienced Interim Controller to drive high-impact financial reporting, compliance, and strategic accounting initiatives during a growth transformation. You will report to the CFO and act as a senior accounting resource focused on technical accounting, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes higher-level reporting and special projects over day-to-day accounting, with potential involvement in IPO readiness and consolidations across US and

Qualifications

• Significant SEC reporting experience in a public or SEC-regulated environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge of US GAAP; IFRS experience preferred.
• Experience with consolidations, financial reporting, and public-company compliance.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal oversight.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting an IPO, uplist, or other public-company readiness initiative is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEC reporting efforts in support of the company's planned US uplist.
• Support PCAOB audit completion and work closely with external auditors.
• Prepare and review financial statements, disclosures, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and IFRS.
• Oversee consolidated reporting and intercompany accounting across US and international entities.
• Evaluate and strengthen the internal control environment.
• Partner with the CFO, Accounting Manager, auditors, tax consultants, and legal advisors on key reporting initiatives.

Skills

SEC reporting

Technical accounting

US GAAP

IFRS experience

Consolidations

Internal controls

Audit readiness

Public company

IPO readiness

CPA

Education

CPA preferred

Job description

We are partnering with a growing publicly traded organization seeking an experienced Interim Controller to support key financial reporting, compliance, and strategic accounting initiatives during an important period of growth and transformation.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will serve as a senior-level accounting resource focused on technical accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance. This role is less focused on day-to-day accounting operations and more centered on higher-level reporting and special projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Controller, SEC Reporting professional, or technical accounting consultant who enjoys stepping into organizations, quickly assessing priorities, and partnering with executive leadership to drive critical initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Lead SEC reporting efforts in support of the company's planned U.S. exchange uplist
• Support PCAOB audit completion and work closely with external auditors
• Prepare and review financial statements, disclosures, and supporting schedules
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS
• Oversee consolidated reporting and intercompany accounting across U.S. and international entities
• Evaluate and strengthen the internal control environment
• Partner with the CFO, Accounting Manager, auditors, tax consultants, and legal advisors on key reporting initiatives

What We're Looking For

• Significant SEC reporting experience within a public company or SEC-regulated environment
• Strong technical accounting knowledge of U.S. GAAP; IFRS experience preferred
• Experience with consolidations, financial reporting, and public-company compliance
• Ability to operate independently with minimal oversight
• CPA strongly preferred
• Experience supporting an IPO, uplist, or other public-company readiness initiative is highly desirable
• Mining, energy, or natural resources experience is a plus, but not required
• Remote - Office in Lone Tree, CO
• Full-time contract anticipated to last 3-6 months, with the potential to extend
• Opportunity to play a key role in a high-profile public company reporting initiative