Interim Corporate Controller

Job Description

Overview

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Financial Controller to lead global accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and operational finance activities for a rapidly growing multinational organization with operations across multiple entities and jurisdictions. This position will partner closely with executive leadership and play a critical role in public company reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, and financial integration initiatives.

This is an onsite leadership opportunity for an accounting professional who thrives in a complex, high-growth environment and has deep expertise in public company reporting, consolidations, and multi-entity operations.

We are looking for someone who would like to 6-month engagement and is comfortable working in downtown Chicago (remote candidates will not be considered).

Top Requirements

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• CPA required
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• Prior experience within a publicly traded company environment required
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• Candidates coming from public accounting with significant SEC/public company audit experience will also be considered
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• Experience supporting complex, multi-entity organizations with international operations
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• Strong knowledge of SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, and SOX compliance
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• Manufacturing, technology/SaaS, industrial, or similarly complex business experience strongly preferred
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• Experience with acquisitions, integrations, and rapidly growing organizations strongly preferred
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Key Responsibilities

SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

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• Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual filings, including all required public company disclosures.
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• Ensure compliance with SEC reporting requirements, U.S. GAAP, and other applicable financial reporting standards.
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• Research and document technical accounting matters and changing accounting regulations.
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• Coordinate all external audit activities, quarterly reviews, and regulatory reporting requirements.
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• Maintain compliance with corporate governance standards and financial reporting requirements.
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Internal Controls & SOX Compliance

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• Oversee and strengthen the company's internal control environment.
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• Ensure ongoing compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
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• Develop, maintain, and document accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
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• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to address audit findings and compliance matters.
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Global Consolidations & Financial Operations

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• Lead the consolidation of multiple domestic and international entities.
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• Ensure accurate intercompany accounting, eliminations, and foreign currency translation processes.
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• Oversee general ledger activities and month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
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• Direct core accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets.
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• Maintain compliance with applicable tax reporting requirements and collaborate with external advisors.
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Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

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• Oversee cost accounting activities, including inventory valuation, standard costing, and variance analysis.
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• Partner with operations leaders to improve operational reporting and profitability analysis.
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• Monitor inventory controls, manufacturing costs, and related financial performance metrics.
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• Ensure accurate accounting treatment of production and operational activities.
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Strategic Finance & Business Partnership

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• Partner with executive leadership to support financial strategy and long-term growth initiatives.
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• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and variance analysis.
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• Deliver actionable financial insights to support operational decision-making and profitability improvements.
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• Support acquisition accounting, business integrations, and organizational growth initiatives.
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Process Improvement & Systems

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• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen reporting accuracy and efficiency.
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• Lead accounting and finance transformation initiatives, including automation and system enhancements.
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• Optimize financial processes across multiple business units and geographic locations.
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Team Leadership

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• Foster consistency in accounting practices across entities and business units.
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• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, finance, and executive stakeholders.
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Qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
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• Active CPA required.
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• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
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• 3+ years of Controller or Assistant Controller leadership experience.
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• Strong SEC reporting and public company accounting experience.
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• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance.
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• Experience leading multi-entity and multi-currency consolidations.
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• Strong manufacturing and cost accounting experience.
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• Experience working in complex ERP environments.
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• Proven leadership experience within a dynamic, fast-paced organization.
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• Acquisition accounting and post-acquisition integration experience.
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• Experience in high-growth organizations.
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• Familiarity with ASC 606 revenue recognition.
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• Exposure to both product-based and service-based business models.
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• Experience supporting international operations.
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