Interim Controller

Interim Controller

Recruiter: LHH

Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina

Pay: $40 - $55 / Hour

Contract: Contractor

We are currently partnering with a client seeking an Interim Controller to step in and provide immediate support with month-end close, financial reporting, and day-to-day accounting responsibilities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who can quickly assess the accounting environment, take ownership of key deliverables, and keep deadlines moving without a lengthy ramp-up period.

What You'll Be Doing

• Own and complete the full monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely results
• Prepare, compile, and distribute key financial reports
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Review general ledger activity and ensure transactions are properly recorded
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and other month-end adjustments
• Support balance sheet and income statement analysis
• Help maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial data
• Identify and resolve accounting issues that could impact month-end deadlines or reporting
• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather financial information and respond to reporting needs
• Provide additional accounting and special-project support as needed

What We're Looking For

• Strong, hands-on Controller or senior-level accounting experience
• Demonstrated experience independently managing month-end close
• Strong financial reporting and general ledger accounting background
• Advanced understanding of reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial statement preparation
• Ability to step into an existing environment, learn quickly, and work with minimal supervision
• Strong Excel skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Comfortable in an individual contributor role with no direct reports