Interim Controller

Overview

Interim Controller (Month-End Focus) Contract | Remote | Immediate Start

Our client, a growing, PE-backed organization, is seeking an Interim Controller to support the finance team during a maternity leave coverage period. This role is primarily focused on owning and managing the month-end close process
, reviewing accounting work, and relieving day-to-day close management from the internal leadership team so they can focus on higher-level initiatives.

This is a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves role ideal for an experienced accounting professional who is comfortable stepping into a new environment, quickly understanding processes, and providing immediate value. The engagement is expected to run through mid-April
, with potential flexibility based on business needs.

• Month-End Close & Accounting Operations:
  Manage and drive the month-end close process
  , ensuring adherence to the close calendar

• Monitor and execute close activities using Flo Qast
  , including checklist management and issue tracking

• Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of open items

• Review and approve journal entries in Net Suite

• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial data during close

• Review work prepared by staff accountants and senior accountants

• Provide guidance and clarification to team members as needed (not a formal people-management role)

• Assist with quality control prior to financial information being finalized or shared

• Support the team during year-end audit activities

• Review documentation and schedules prior to submission to auditors

• No direct auditor communication required (handled by internal leadership)

• Provide limited ad hoc accounting support as issues arise during the close cycle

• Assist with short-term accounting needs related to a recent acquisition, as directed

• Escalate risks, delays, or concerns proactively

• Net Suite (required)

• Flo Qast (nice to have; training provided)

• Strong Excel skills required

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience

• Prior experience as an Accounting Manager, Controller, or Senior Accounting Manager

• Strong hands-on month-end close ownership experience

• Proven ability to review reconciliations and journal entries in a fast-paced environment

• Experience stepping into interim, contract, or project-based roles preferred

• Ability to work independently with minimal ramp-up time

• Public accounting background (audit or advisory)

• Prior interim or consulting experience

• Exposure to acquisition-related accounting or integration work

• Flo Qast experience

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied.

Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI…