Interim Accounting Manager

Aston Carter•Plano, TX

7d•$60 - $75•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on overseeing key aspects of corporate accounting within a large, complex organization. The position centers on reviewing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, preparing and reviewing detailed financial reporting schedules, and supporting month-end close activities. The Controller will also assist with integrity reporting reviews and contribute to a major business transformation project by handling day-to-day corporate accounting while permanent staff manage testing and system implementation.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in a consulting environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or an equivalent accounting-focused degree.
Strong general ledger accounting experience, including month-end close activities.
Demonstrated experience reviewing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
Experience preparing and reviewing financial reporting schedules such as roll forwards, trend analysis, and flux analysis.
Background working in a large company environment with revenue of approximately $1B or more.
Proficiency with corporate accounting processes and internal controls.
Ability to perform detailed P&L reviews and explain financial variances.
Strong analytical skills with a high attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working through ERP software implementations is preferred, particularly understanding project phases, testing, and documentation requirements.
Prior experience supporting business transformation or large-scale process change initiatives.
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across finance and non-finance teams.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support ad hoc assignments as needed.
Demonstrated ability to work within a large corporate headquarters environment.

Responsibilities

Review journal entries to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting policies and standards.
Review balance sheet reconciliations to confirm proper classification, support, and resolution of reconciling items.
Prepare and/or review financial reporting schedules, including roll forwards, trend analysis, and flux analysis.
Assist in profit and loss (P&L) reviews during the month-end close process, identifying variances and providing explanations.
Support integrity reporting reviews by validating data, identifying issues, and helping to maintain reliable financial information.
Assist with ad hoc assignments related to the business transformation project, including preparing and reviewing documentation and participating in testing activities as needed.
Perform day-to-day corporate accounting activities while current full-time employees focus on ERP testing and implementation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end and reporting deliverables.
Apply strong general ledger knowledge to maintain accurate financial records and support continuous improvement of accounting processes.