Interim Controller
About The Position
Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is seeking an experienced Interim Controller to support a complex, multi-entity organization during a leadership transition and upcoming audit period. This hands-on leadership role provides stability to the accounting function and oversees day-to-day financial operations. The Controller partners closely with the CFO and cross-functional leaders and is responsible for accounting operations, financial close, multi-entity consolidations, reporting, internal controls, and audit support. The role is based in the Glen Allen, Virginia/Richmond area and is hybrid, with onsite work approximately 2–3 days per week. Full-time onsite work is required during the upcoming audit period. The engagement is a contract expected to last approximately 2–3 months, with a pay rate of $90–$110 per hour.
Requirements
- Significant Controller-level or senior accounting leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition and ASC 326 credit-loss reserving.
- Experience managing complex accounting operations and multi-entity environments.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage accounting teams.
- Strong ERP experience.
- Excellent communication and project management skills.
- Ability to work onsite in the Glen Allen/Richmond area approximately 2–3 days per week.
- Ability to be onsite full-time during the upcoming audit period.
Nice To Haves
- NetSuite experience is a plus.
- Manufacturing, assembly, inventory, or job-costing knowledge is beneficial but not required.
Responsibilities
- Support the CFO during month-end financial reviews.
- Lead day-to-day accounting operations across a complex, multi-entity environment.
- Manage and oversee month-end close activities.
- Provide leadership to 9 accountants and broader oversight across a 15-person accounting department.
- Oversee Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, the general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Manage multi-entity consolidations and related reporting.
- Maintain strong accounting policies and internal controls.
- Provide technical accounting leadership and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP.
- Support external audit activities and coordinate with auditors.
- Partner with FP&A/Financial Reporting, Treasury, Tax, Legal, operational leaders, corporate accounting, and systems teams.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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