Interim CFO​/Director

A great UHY client is seeking an Interim CFO/Director
. The ideal candidate will have public company experience including SOX compliance, technical accounting and accounting policy expertise, and cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.

The Interim
CFO/Director role is an onsite position. This is a temporary, contract position.

• Lead financial consolidation activities and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting across the organization.
• Review and optimize chart of accounts structures to support reporting, consolidation, and operational needs.
• Establish and improve month‑end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and reporting timelines.
• Develop and implement monthly financial reporting packages, including income statements, balance sheets, and key management reporting metrics.
• Evaluate accounting policies and technical accounting matters to ensure compliance with current accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead implementation of accounting policy updates and process improvements across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with public company reporting requirements, internal controls, and financial governance standards.
• Analyze and improve cost accounting processes, inventory valuation methodologies, and manufacturing accounting procedures.
• Assess financial risks and implement controls to strengthen compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Lead the development and implementation of internal control frameworks and SOX compliance initiatives.
• Support Delegation of Authority (DoA) implementation and governance processes.
• Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights, recommendations, and strategic guidance.
• Collaborate with external auditors, consultants, and business stakeholders on accounting, reporting, and compliance matters.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across accounting, finance, reporting, and operational processes.
• Support organizational growth, transformation initiatives, and business integration activities.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
• Public company experience, including financial reporting and SOX compliance requirements.
• Strong technical accounting and accounting policy experience.
• Experience evaluating and implementing accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with financial consolidations, month‑end close, and financial reporting processes.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and improve internal control frameworks.
• Experience leading organizations through accounting transformations, process improvements, or compliance initiatives.
• Familiarity with Delegation of Authority (DoA) frameworks and governance processes is preferred.
• Strong understanding of inventory valuation and manufacturing accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and partner effectively with executive leadership, auditors, and external advisors.
• Demonstrated success operating in dynamic, evolving business environments.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professional judgment.