

SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Interim Controller (Temporary)
Position Overview
The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in financial management, reporting, controls, and operational accounting within complex environments that require process re-engineering, ERP optimization, and general ledger restructuring. This individual must be highly driven, adaptable, and capable of delivering results quickly while maintaining patience and perseverance in a rapidly evolving business setting.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
- Lead all site-level financial management, reporting, and accounting functions.
- Oversee month-end and quarter-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
- Prepare and analyze financial reports for internal leadership, investors, and regulatory requirements.
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support operational and strategic objectives.
Controls & Compliance
- Establish, maintain, and strengthen financial controls to ensure compliance, accuracy, and integrity across accounting functions.
- Oversee account reconciliations, general ledger management, and financial reporting processes.
- Ensure audit readiness through proper documentation, compliance, and coordination with external auditors.
- Support audit preparation and execution to meet private equity-backed company standards.
Process Improvement & Transformation
- Identify inefficiencies within financial and accounting processes and implement improvements to increase speed, accuracy, and scalability.
- Support ERP optimization and integration efforts across multiple systems.
- Assist in re-engineering financial processes and improving general ledger structure.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operational teams to align financial processes with broader business goals.
Leadership
- Provide leadership, oversight, and mentorship to accounting staff as needed.
- Foster a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Operate effectively in a high-growth, fast-moving environment requiring strong initiative and problem-solving skills.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive experience in financial management, accounting, and controllership roles.
- Strong background in private equity-backed companies, particularly those undergoing growth or transformation.
- Deep expertise in:
- Financial controls
- Month-end close
- Financial reporting
- General ledger management
- Reconciliations
- Audit support and readiness
- Budgeting and variance analysis
- Process improvement
- Experience working with multiple ERP systems and financial process re-engineering.
- Proven leadership abilities with strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, onsite environment with urgency and flexibility.
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