Interim CFO Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Interim CFO/Controller

Type: Contract

Length: 3-6 months

Compensation: $55 – $70 / hour

Location: Alexandria, VA

Benefits: This role is eligible for medical, dental, vision and 401k.

A well-established organization in Northern Virginia is seeking an experienced Interim Chief Financial Officer / Controller to provide financial leadership during a transitional period. This individual will oversee the day-to-day finance and accounting function, lead a small team, and ensure critical financial operations continue without disruption while supporting key strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all finance and accounting operations, ensuring continuity during an executive transition.
• Lead the completion of the annual operating budget and long-range financial planning process.
• Manage fiscal year-end close activities and coordinate required financial reporting with external stakeholders.
• Prepare and present monthly financial statements and reporting packages for executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Oversee the month-end close process, general ledger, financial reporting, and internal accounting operations.
• Partner with external agencies and organizational leadership on financial matters, reporting requirements, and budget initiatives.
• Support procurement and RFP-related financial activities as needed.
• Mentor and support payroll operations while ensuring continuity across finance functions.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen financial processes, internal controls, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive, hands-on finance and accounting experience.
• Prior leadership experience managing accounting and finance teams.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing budgeting, financial reporting, month-end close, and year-end financial activities.
• Strong communication, relationship management, and customer service skills.
• Ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment while collaborating with a variety of stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a unionized or blue-collar workforce environment.
• Experience with payroll and HRIS systems.

Leadership Responsibilities

This position will oversee a finance team responsible for:

• Accounting operations
• Payroll administration
• Financial analysis
• Fiscal support functions

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on finance leader who can quickly assess priorities, maintain day-to-day operations, and build strong working relationships across the organization. They are adaptable, professional, and comfortable interacting with executive leadership, external partners, and employees at all levels while leading through organizational change.

Why choose Addison Finance & Accounting?

• Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses
• Permanent Employment: Many of Addison’s Finance & Accounting job openings lead to potential permanent employment
• Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations
• Options: You are presented multiple employment options near your home
• Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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