Interim Controller

Interim Controller

$35 - $50/Hour

Greensboro, North Carolina

Accounting & Finance

Contractor

A growing organization is seeking a hands-on Interim Controller to help strengthen its accounting operations and establish a solid financial foundation for future growth. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in entrepreneurial environments and enjoys building structure, improving processes, and solving complex accounting challenges.

The ideal candidate will have experience cleaning up accounting operations, implementing processes, creating SOPs, and helping organizations develop strong financial reporting and control environments. This person should be comfortable wearing multiple hats, managing priorities in a dynamic setting, and serving as a trusted advisor to leadership.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting leader to help shape financial operations while driving meaningful improvements across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead accounting cleanup efforts and ensure financial records are accurate and up to date.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations, research discrepancies, and resolve outstanding accounting issues.
• Establish and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve efficiency and internal controls.
• Evaluate existing accounting processes and recommend improvements to support business growth.
• Assist with accounting system optimization, implementation, or transition efforts.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
• Manage and review general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Analyze financial data and provide reporting, trends, and insights to support leadership decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure financial compliance and reporting accuracy.
• Partner with leadership to build scalable accounting processes and create operational efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership-level responsibilities.
• Previous Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or consulting experience preferred within a small business.
• Proven success working within small businesses, startups, or rapidly growing organizations.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and accounting best practices.
• Experience implementing or improving accounting systems and processes.
• Ability to create procedures, establish controls, and build structure in environments with limited existing processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take ownership of projects from start to finish.