Remote Interim Fractional Controller | Multi-Entity Close

Vaco; Birmingham (AL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

401(k) plan

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks an Interim Fractional Assistant Controller to provide accounting leadership during a temporary leave, overseeing month-end close and global consolidations across U.S. and European time zones.

The role requires a CPA or progress toward one, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, and experience coordinating outsourced accounting across international teams. Remote-first, with a duration of roughly 4–6 months and potential for bonuses and full benefit participation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• Progressive accounting experience with ownership of month-end close and financial statement prep.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, multi-entity consolidations, intercompany accounting, and foreign currency translation.
• Experience overseeing outsourced accounting resources and coordinating with international teams.
• Strong spreadsheet and accounting systems capabilities; ability to automate workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close across domestic and international entities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and schedules.
• Produce consolidated financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Manage foreign currency translation, intercompany activity, and multi-entity consolidation reporting.
• Serve as primary accounting escalation point on technical/operational matters.
• Coordinate with outsourced accounting teams and international advisors.
• Oversee accounts payable, expense management, and other operational accounting activities.
• Support year-end close, statutory reporting, and recurring compliance.
• Partner with leadership to provide financial analysis on business changes.
• Strengthen processes, reporting workflows, and internal controls; document decisions.
• Document key processes for smooth transition at engagement end.

Skills

CPA

U.S. GAAP

Month-end close

Multi-entity consolidations

Foreign currency translation

Automation in workflows

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Spreadsheet tools

Job description

Vaco by Highspring seeks an Interim Fractional Assistant Controller to provide accounting leadership during a temporary leave, overseeing month-end close and global consolidations across U.S. and European time zones.

The role requires a CPA or progress toward one, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, and experience coordinating outsourced accounting across international teams. Remote-first, with a duration of roughly 4–6 months and potential for bonuses and full benefit participation.