Interim Controller; REMOTE

Position: Interim Controller (REMOTE)
Description

We are looking for a Contract Controller to support international accounting operations of a global business working remotely. This role will oversee core close activities, maintain accuracy across the general ledger, and help ensure reliable financial reporting for foreign entities. The ideal candidate brings strong consolidation experience, sound judgment in balance sheet analysis, and the ability to lead accounting coordination across a Europe-based team.

Responsibilities:

- Direct monthly and period-end close activities, ensuring timely completion of accounting tasks across multiple entities.

- Manage general ledger accuracy by reviewing entries, maintaining account integrity, and resolving discrepancies that affect financial reporting.

- Perform detailed balance sheet reviews and reconciliations, identifying unusual movements and following through on corrective action.

- Analyze financial variances across operating results and balance sheet accounts, providing clear explanations to stakeholders.

- Coordinate accounting activities with team members based in Europe, offering guidance and oversight to support consistent execution.

- Oversee intercompany accounting processes, including transaction matching, account reconciliation, and elimination entries for consolidated reporting.

- Prepare and review foreign entity close results and support the consolidation of international financial statements.

- Utilize Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Adaptive Insights to support accounting operations, reporting, and consolidation processes.

- Contribute to accounting-related system implementation efforts and process improvements where they impact financial controls or reporting quality.

Requirements - Strong experience managing general ledger activities and leading month-end or period-end close processes.

- Background in intercompany accounting, including reconciliations, eliminations, and cross-entity transaction review.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and familiarity with general ledger systems in a multi-entity environment.

- Experience using Adaptive Insights or comparable tools for financial consolidation and reporting.

- Solid understanding of balance sheet reconciliation, review procedures, and consolidated financial statement support.

- Ability to work effectively with international teams and manage accounting activities across different regions.

- Strong analytical skills with experience investigating variances and identifying underlying accounting issues.

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