Interim Corporate Controller with a Publicly-Traded Company
Summary
Seeking an experienced Interim Corporate Controller to lead financial reporting and accounting operations within a publicly-traded technology manufacturing company. This contract role requires overseeing critical month-end close processes, financial statement preparation, and internal controls.
Reporting to senior leadership, the Controller will ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance, and efficient cash management during a short-term engagement.
Responsibilities
- Lead the monthly close process by scheduling and supervising the team to ensure timely completion.
- Prepare detailed workpapers and supporting schedules for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including 10-Q and 10-K filings.
- Review work prepared by senior accountants to maintain high accuracy and compliance standards.
- Conduct variance analysis comparing actual results to budgets and forecasts, and prepare the monthly board report.
- Develop quarterly cash flow and equity rollforward reports to support management decision-making.
- Coordinate the preparation of the annual tax return in partnership with external CPA firms.
- Perform cash projections to optimize cash balances and cash returns, providing weekly forecasts to lenders.
- Draft technical memos and implement new accounting standards or pronouncements.
- Serve as primary contact for external auditors, facilitating audit processes and inquiries.
- Design, implement, and maintain internal controls to improve financial reporting accuracy and compliance.
- Support due diligence activities for potential acquisitions, providing financial insights and analysis.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting from an accredited university.
- Active CPA license.
- 10+ years of corporate accounting experience, including 3+ years of controllership at a public company or in a heavy reporting environment.
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP system.
- Prior experience with financial consolidation, technical memos, and external audits.
- Ability to work in a hybrid schedule (3 days in-office, 2 days remote).
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards, internal controls, and cash management.
- Manufacturing experience, especially with inventory and assets, is a plus.
- Big 4 audit experience highly desirable.