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Interim Controller

  • Richmond, VA

Interim Controller
Location: Glen Allen, VA | Hybrid
Pay Rate: $90–$110/hour
Engagement: Contract, approximately 2–3 months

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is seeking an experienced Interim Controller to support a complex, multi-entity organization during a leadership transition and upcoming audit period. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an accomplished accounting professional who can quickly step in, provide stability to the accounting function, and oversee day-to-day financial operations. The role will partner closely with the CFO and cross-functional leaders and will be responsible for accounting operations, financial close, consolidation, reporting, internal controls, and audit support.

Responsibilities

  • Support the CFO during month-end financial reviews 
  • Lead day-to-day accounting operations across a complex, multi-entity environment
  • Manage and oversee month-end close activities
  • Provide leadership to 9 accountants and broader oversight across a 15-person accounting department
  • Oversee Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, general ledger, and reconciliations
  • Manage multi-entity consolidations and related reporting
  • Maintain strong accounting policies and internal controls
  • Provide technical accounting leadership and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP
  • Support external audit activities and coordinate with auditors
  • Partner with FP&A/Financial Reporting, Treasury, Tax, Legal, operational leaders, corporate accounting, and systems teams

Qualifications

  • Significant Controller-level or senior accounting leadership experience
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition
  • Experience managing complex accounting operations within multi-entity environments
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage accounting teams
  • Strong ERP experience; NetSuite experience is a plus
  • Excellent communication and project management skills
  • Ability to work onsite in Glen Allen approximately 2-3 days per week
  • Ability to be onsite full-time during the upcoming audit period
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