Our client is seeking an Interim Controller (Support Role) to assist the finance team during a leadership transition. This role focuses on maintaining continuity, supporting accounting operations, and strengthening processes, without full ownership of the function.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Support day-to-day accounting operations (journal entries, reconciliations, AP/AR, cash management, GL)
• Assist with month-end close (accruals, reconciliations, variance analysis, reporting)
• Provide support for audit activities, including documentation and coordination with auditors
• Review and improve accounting processes, controls, and system efficiency
• Support inventory accounting and costing (BOMs, routings, cost data validation)
• Enhance documentation (SOPs, workflows, controls) for consistency and transparency
• Track tax and regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance and deadlines
• Identify risks/issues and escalate to leadership as needed
• Provide guidance and coaching to accounting staff
• Support transition activities for incoming Controller (knowledge transfer, documentation)

Requirements

• Strong experience in accounting / controllership support roles
• Hands-on expertise in GL, AP/AR, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Experience supporting month-end close and audit processes
• Exposure to inventory accounting and cost accounting preferred
• Strong understanding of accounting controls and process improvement
• Ability to operate in a hands-on, fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Experience in manufacturing or operational environments is a plus