Interim Controller

Interim Controller

$65.00 to $75.00 per hour

Location: Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Accounting & Finance

Contractor

Internal Job Description - Interim Controller

Interim Controller / Finance Leader

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a national retail and service organization in its search for an experienced Interim Controller / Finance Leader. This is a high-impact opportunity for a strategic finance professional with a strong background in private equity-backed organizations, retail, distribution, and operational finance.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on finance executive who can effectively lead financial planning, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis while partnering closely with executive leadership to drive growth, profitability, and operational improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes in partnership with the accounting team.
• Deliver executive-level financial reporting, dashboards, and presentations.
• Analyze business performance through variance analysis, KPI tracking, and trend reporting.
• Monitor liquidity, cash flow, profitability, and operational performance metrics.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data used for management reporting and decision-making.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Oversee annual budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modeling activities.
• Develop business cases and financial models to support strategic initiatives and investments.
• Analyze risks, opportunities, and performance drivers, providing actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Partner with department leaders to improve financial performance and resource allocation.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting packages.

Strategic Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive, operations, and accounting leadership.
• Evaluate growth opportunities, capital expenditures, and operational initiatives through scenario analysis.
• Prepare and present financial results and insights to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Support balance sheet management, working capital optimization, capital planning, and compliance initiatives.
• Lead and mentor finance and accounting professionals while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.

Process Improvement & Transformation

• Identify opportunities to improve financial planning, reporting, and forecasting processes.
• Drive enhancements in financial systems, reporting tools, and analytical capabilities.
• Lead special projects, including acquisitions, integrations, and system implementations.
• Establish best practices to improve efficiency, visibility, and business performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience.
• Significant experience in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and financial modeling.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and operational finance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling expertise.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial planning/reporting platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with executive leadership and influence decision-making.
• Excellent communication, analytical, project management, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, MBA, CMA, or similar professional designation.
• Experience within private equity-backed organizations.
• Background supporting retail, distribution, manufacturing, or multi-location operations.
• Experience leading finance teams and developing talent.
• Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence platforms.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, integrations, or large-scale business transformation initiatives.