Strategic Interim Controller - Hands-On Accounting

Vaco Recruiter Services; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks a Strategic Accounting Consultant to support project-based initiatives and interim coverages during peak times at a Controller-level, doing hands-on work to ensure accurate and timely financial statements for client engagements in Charlotte, NC.

Responsibilities include managing financial reporting, close processes, budget support, and technical accounting research on revenue recognition, leases, and stock-based compensation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• Experience in month-end close and financial reporting.
• Experience in a public accounting firm or consulting services environment preferred.
• Strong technical financial accounting knowledge (GAAP) and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Overall day-to-day management of financial reporting accuracy for client information.
• Balance sheet reconciliations including cash, fixed assets, payroll, and accruals.
• Review and approval of account classifications and G/L accuracy.
• Oversight of AP, AR, payroll, and cost accounting where applicable.
• Technical accounting research on revenue recognition, leases, and stock-based compensation.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Client service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Intacct

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

QuickBooks

Job description

Vaco by Highspring seeks a Strategic Accounting Consultant to support project-based initiatives and interim coverages during peak times at a Controller-level, doing hands-on work to ensure accurate and timely financial statements for client engagements in Charlotte, NC.

Responsibilities include managing financial reporting, close processes, budget support, and technical accounting research on revenue recognition, leases, and stock-based compensation.