Interim Controller (Remote)
About the Company and Opportunity:
- Our client is a highly successful, employee-owned engineering firm looking for an Interim Controller.
- We have placed several terrific professionals with this organization, all passionate about the company.
- Employees say:
- "Good people, great processes and supportive systems."
- "- Good opportunity to move up and advance"
- "Employee owned. Very welcoming co-workers who reach out and make introductions. Very open to new ideas and discussions around current practices and strategy.
- Award winning company recognized for excellence, innovation, and safety.
- The company president is a leader who is forward thinking, "Our differences make us stronger".
- The firm's value statement is focused on trust, service, and integrity.
Overview of the Interim Controller role:
- Oversee the full-cycle month-end close process, ensuring accurate expense and revenue recognition for a professional services environment.
- Ensure proper revenue recognition, understanding how revenue is accrued across active projects.
- Provide leadership and oversight to the accounting team, working with mid-tier managers who directly supervise accountants, AP, payroll, and billing staff.
- Support financial reporting and analysis in collaboration with the Financial Analyst and CFO.
- Maintain adherence to accounting policies and procedures while optimizing workflows across the accounting function.
- Perform quality control (QC) reviews on payroll and expense transactions to maintain financial accuracy and compliance.
Preferred Qualifications for the Interim Controller:
- Experience leading an accounting department within professional services
- Strong analytical skills and ability to evaluate and solve problems in a high-volume environment
- A team player with a positive, flexible mindset and a sense of humor
- Must prioritize and manage time proficiently
- Excellent communication and verbal skills to effectively collaborate with management
- BST Global software experience required (BST 10 or BST 11 ideal)
- Excel skills including v lookup, x lookup, pivot tables, and index match