Interim Controller

Interim Controller (Hybrid)

We're partnering with a growing, privately held consumer products organization to identify an experienced Interim Controller who will play a critical role in stabilizing the accounting function, overseeing financial reporting, and strengthening inventory accounting operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in entrepreneurial environments, combines deep technical accounting expertise with strong leadership capabilities, and is comfortable rolling up their sleeves to execute detailed accounting work.

Location: Hybrid (Stamford, CT - 3 days onsite per week)

Engagement: Contract through Korn Ferry, with potential for extension or permanent conversion
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

What You'll Do

• Provide immediate leadership and stability for the accounting function during a period of transition.
• Lead, coach, and review the work of an accounting team of approximately seven employees.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, balance-sheet schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Own inventory accounting, inventory valuation, cost of goods sold (COGS), and related balance-sheet accounts.
• Analyze inventory discrepancies, adjustments, returns, reserves, and COGS variances across multiple distribution channels.
• Serve as the primary technical accounting resource for U.S. GAAP, complex transactions, and accounting-policy decisions.
• Evaluate existing accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting procedures, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Support internal and external audits and partner with finance and operational stakeholders to resolve accounting issues.
• Balance team leadership and oversight with direct involvement in day-to-day accounting activities as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Significant Controller, Assistant Controller, Director of Accounting, or comparable accounting leadership experience.
• Extensive, hands-on inventory accounting and cost-accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and technical accounting.
• Direct experience with month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Proven ability to lead and develop an accounting team while remaining personally involved in detailed accounting work.
• Ability to independently assess accounting issues, challenge existing processes, and make sound accounting decisions.
• Willingness to operate as a hands-on individual contributor, not solely in a strategic or supervisory capacity.
• Ability to work onsite in Stamford, CT, three days per week.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Big Four public accounting experience.
• Background in retail, apparel, CPG, or consumer products.
• Experience with omnichannel inventory operations and NetSuite or a comparable ERP.
• Equity-accounting experience.

Engagement Details

• Target Start: November 16, 2026, or sooner if available.
• Initial Duration: Through February 26, 2027, with potential extension.
• Compensation: $100-$110/hour W-2 through Korn Ferry; C2C may also be considered.

If you're an experienced Controller who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise with hands-on execution and team leadership,

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