Interim Corporate Controller

Interim Corporate Controller with a Publicly-Traded Company

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.

• Lead the monthly close process by scheduling and supervising the team to ensure timely completion.
• Prepare detailed work papers 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 roll forward 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.

• 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 Net Suite 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.