Controller, Accounting, Financial Controller

Interim Controller (Contract)

Location:

Austin, TX (Onsite Required)

A rapidly growing consumer products company is seeking a hands-on Interim Controller to support the finance organization during a period of organizational transition. This is an immediate opportunity for an experienced accounting leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys rolling up their sleeves to solve complex accounting challenges.

The successful consultant will partner closely with finance leadership to stabilize accounting operations, clean up the books, strengthen accounting processes, and support the accounting team while a permanent Controller search is underway.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support month-end close activities.
• Perform and review complex journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Drive accounting cleanup initiatives, including historical account reconciliations and process improvements.
• Oversee inventory accounting, inventory reconciliations, and cost accounting activities.
• Support eCommerce revenue accounting and revenue reconciliations across multiple sales channels.
• Strengthen internal controls, governance, and accounting procedures.
• Support business license tax, sales and use tax, and international accounting matters, including VAT exposure.
• Mentor and support accounting staff while partnering cross-functionally with finance and operations.
• Evaluate accounting processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist with ERP process optimization and accounting system improvements.