Interim Financial Controller

Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert is partnered with a dynamic, private equity‑backed software services firm seeking an Interim Controller on a temp‑to‑perm basis.

This is a unique temp‑to‑perm opportunity with a rapidly growing organization delivering SaaS solutions to state and local governments. The successful candidate will have strong SaaS experience and be able to function in mid‑size to larger companies (revenues >$200M annually).

Pay range (temp): $100.00/hr - $120.00/hr

Location
:
Centreville, VA (in‑office 3 days/week, likely 4 days/week in the new year)

Team Leadership
:
Leads the accounting organization to ensure proper controls exist and financial reports are prepared and distributed in a timely manner.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of 15 responsible for all general accounting functions and ensure accuracy of financials
• Coordinate audits and maintain audit‑ready documentation
• Provide timely financial results to FP&A for reporting
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close in accordance with GAAP
• Implement and manage ASC 606 revenue recognition for software revenues
• Accurate tracking of state and local multi‑year government contracts and billing
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax reporting (especially sales and use tax)
• Drive process improvements and maintain strong internal controls

Systems
:
Experience with SAGE Intacct or similar preferred

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred
• 7–10+ years leading accounting teams in SaaS/software environments
• M&A related experience integrating acquisitions is required
• Private equity experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, ASC 606, and financial reporting
• Experience with state, local, and federal tax returns
• Must have hands‑on, operational leadership style
• Excellent communication, team‑building, and organizational skills

Pay
: $100-$120 per hour (perm rate to be negotiated).

Please note
:
This is a “try before you buy” opportunity – company provides a 3–4 month trial period before conversion to permanent.

Seniority Level
:
Director

Employment Type
:
Temporary

Job Function
:
Accounting/Auditing

Industries
:
Software Development

Benefits include:

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
  
  Pension plan
• Disability insurance