Interim Controller

Interim Controller

LHH is seeking an experienced Interim Controller to support a growing manufacturing organization during a 9–12 month engagement. This individual will assume responsibility for day-to-day Controller/Accounting Manager-level accounting activities while a senior accounting leader focuses on other initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on accounting leader with strong manufacturing experience who can manage core accounting functions, coordinate across multiple locations, and improve accounting processes in a fast-paced environment. This position will pay between $50/hr. and $75/hr. Possibly more for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Controller-level accounting activities and provide leadership across the accounting function.
• Oversee general ledger activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close processes.
• Coordinate with accounting leadership across multiple company locations.
• Maintain accurate financial reporting and analyze account activity, variances, and financial results.
• Support year-end physical inventory and related inventory accounting activities.
• Manage manufacturing accounting activities, including standard costing.
• Assist with audit preparation, documentation, reconciliations, and ongoing audit support.
• Support sales tax accounting and compliance activities.
• Develop, document, and improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Provide financial analysis and troubleshoot accounting issues as they arise.
• Utilize Excel extensively for reconciliations, reporting, financial analysis, and data management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Previous experience as a Controller, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or similar senior-level accounting professional.
• Strong hands-on general accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Manufacturing accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with standard costing and inventory accounting.
• Strong knowledge of reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, and year-end accounting.
• Experience supporting external audits.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working with ERP/accounting systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently, establish processes, and step into a leadership role with minimal ramp-up.

If you are qualified and interested in learning more, please apply now.
 

Pay Details: $50.00 to $75.00 per hour

Search managed by: Christopher Riley

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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