Interim PE Accounting Leader: Close, Controls & Integration

E78 Talent; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

E78 Talent seeks an experienced Interim Accounting Leader to provide hands-on leadership across accounting operations, financial reporting, and process improvements within a fast-growing, private equity-backed environment.

The role focuses on stabilizing the accounting function, enhancing close and reporting processes, and supporting acquisition integration across entities. CPA preferred and prior interim/consulting experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of accounting/finance experience
• Strong controller or senior leadership background
• Private equity‑backed experience preferred
• Experience with acquisitions, integrations, multi-entity environments
• Strong GAAP, reporting, and controls knowledge
• Proven ability to lead through change and improve processes
• Hands-on, adaptable, fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s in Accounting required
• CPA strongly preferred
• International accounting exposure and interim/consulting experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close and financial reporting
• Strengthen accounting processes, controls, and reporting accuracy
• Support acquisition integration and standardization across entities
• Improve close timelines and drive process efficiencies
• Partner with finance, operations, and leadership on key initiatives
• Support audit, compliance, and other accounting needs
• Mentor and provide leadership to the accounting team
• Assist with financial systems and transformation initiatives as needed

Skills

Senior accounting leadership

GAAP & financial reporting

Change management

Interim/consulting experience

Acquisitions & multi-entity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

E78 Talent seeks an experienced Interim Accounting Leader to provide hands-on leadership across accounting operations, financial reporting, and process improvements within a fast-growing, private equity-backed environment.

The role focuses on stabilizing the accounting function, enhancing close and reporting processes, and supporting acquisition integration across entities. CPA preferred and prior interim/consulting experience is a plus.