Interim Controller-Sage Intacct

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking an Interim Controller (6-Month Project)

Location: Washington, DC (2 days onsite / 3 days remote)
Duration: 6-Month Contract Engagement

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Controller to provide accounting leadership during a critical six-month engagement. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the organization's accounting operations, financial reporting, audit support, budgeting processes, and month-end close activities while helping drive process improvements across the finance function.

This is a hybrid position requiring two days per week onsite in Washington, DC and three days remote .

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process

- Oversee preparation and review of accurate and timely financial statements

- Supervise and support Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Grants Accounting functions

- Serve as a key liaison for external auditors and coordinate annual audit activities

- Perform financial analysis, including budget-to-actual and variance analysis

- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning processes

- Review and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy

- Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights and recommendations

- Ensure compliance with GAAP and organizational reporting requirements

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

- 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience

- Prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience

- Strong expertise with Sage Intacct

- Experience overseeing month-end close and financial reporting

- Demonstrated experience managing AP, AR, and accounting staff

- Strong background supporting annual audits

- Advanced Excel skills

- Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

- CPA designation preferred

- Nonprofit, association, or grant-funded organization experience highly preferred

- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning

- Proven track record of implementing process improvements and strengthening controls

- Ability to quickly assess processes and operate effectively in an interim leadership role

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