Remote Interim CFO, Strategic Resources

BDO USA; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned accounting professional to support clients in various capacities, including Controller and CFO roles. This dynamic position involves managing multiple stakeholders, preparing accounting reports, and leading ad hoc projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounting and finance, particularly in public accounting or professional services. Join a forward-thinking firm where your expertise will directly impact clients' financial success while working in a collaborative environment that values continuous improvement and professional development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in accounting and finance roles.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple client stakeholders and oversee financial reporting.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Accounting Principles

Due Diligence

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree

Tools

NetSuite

QuickBooks

SAP

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for supporting clients with various tasks within the accounting and finance functions.

Job Duties:

• Functions in various capacities including Controller, CFO, or Project Leader for clients
• Demonstrates an ability to manage multiple client stakeholders simultaneously
• Prepares miscellaneous accounting reports
• Participates and leads various ad hoc projects
• Oversees all aspects of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing
• Demonstrates an ability to perform due diligence procedures for clients
• Assists clients with SEC Reporting
• Resolves complex accounting issues, and assist clients with implementation of new accounting pronouncements including ASC606 and ASC842
• Other duties as required

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, required; focus in Accounting preferred
• Master’s degree, preferred

Experience:

• Ten (10) or more years related experience, required
• Experience working with public, private or private equity companies, required
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks or SAP, required
• Professional services industry experience, preferred
• Public Accounting experience, preferred
• Experience with MS Excel at advanced level, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

• CPA, preferred

Software:

• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook, required

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Technical skills commensurate with level of experience
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism even under pressure
• Team player and contribute knowledge as well as ask for help
• Fast learner and able to work ethically and effectively
• Strong interpersonal and oral and written communications skills with ability to effectively interact with customers at all levels of customers’ and internal organization
• Continually strive to improve inter-personal, management, functional, and technical skills set
• Ability to travel minimum of 50%, preferred