Controller in Hayward, California

Interim Controller Opportunity

CFO's Domain, a Solomon Edwards Company, is a national accounting & finance consulting and recruiting organization serving CFOs and their stakeholders. Our consultants are among the best practitioners in the marketplace, serving clients across a diverse range of industries and stages of growth. Our consultants serve clients with mission critical deliverables when they are experiencing capacity or capability constraints. Our consultants receive benefits, competitive compensation, gain access to the full breadth of our recruiting capabilities and are introduced to roles that are accretive to their personal and professional growth.

We are searching for a highly skilled Controller to be a part of our interim consulting practice. Benefits of working for CFO's Domain include:

• Diverse project experience in across industry sector, company size, and geography
• Supercharge your personal and professional growth
• Rapidly expand your network
• Avoid company politics while focusing on solving interesting problems
• Action oriented role focused on business impact
• 401K, medical benefits
• Profit Sharing and Cash Balance Plans

Please find a sampling of the type of work we do below:

INTERIM CONTROLLER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Manage and review preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the accounting team while supporting day-to-day accounting operations.
• Ensure proper revenue recognition practices for subscription-based and recurring revenue business models.
• Review and strengthen internal accounting controls and financial processes.
• Partner closely with Finance leadership to improve reporting accuracy, forecasting inputs, and operational visibility.
• Supervise account reconciliations, journal entries, and balance sheet reviews to maintain financial integrity.
• Support preparation of board-level financial reporting packages and management reporting deliverables.
• Assist with audit readiness activities and coordinate with external auditors as needed.
• Evaluate accounting workflows and recommend improvements to streamline processes and reduce manual work.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance on technical accounting issues and assist with implementation of new accounting standards when applicable.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; CPA certification strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with prior Controller or Assistant Controller level responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated experience managing close processes and leading accounting teams.
• Prior exposure to high-growth or scaling environments where processes and systems are evolving.
• Experience working with ERP systems and strong Excel capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to quickly assess financial operations and implement improvements where needed.