Interim Corporate Controller

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and oversee corporate accounting operations and financial reporting.

- Manage consolidated financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.

- Oversee treasury operations, cash management, and related financial activities.

- Coordinate external audits, tax matters, and regulatory compliance requirements.

- Provide oversight of payroll processes and related accounting activities.

- Evaluate and strengthen accounting procedures, internal controls, and reporting processes.

- Partner with senior finance leadership and accounting teams to support operational priorities.

- Provide leadership, mentorship, and stability to the accounting team during the transition.

Qualifications

- Significant experience as a Corporate Controller, Interim Controller, or senior accounting leader.

- Strong technical accounting expertise and experience with consolidated financial reporting.

- Experience overseeing treasury, cash management, audits, tax, and payroll functions.

- Proven ability to quickly assess accounting operations and take ownership with minimal onboarding.

- Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

- Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

- Available to begin an interim consulting engagement quickly.

Why Join?

- Opportunity to make an immediate impact during an important leadership transition.

- High-visibility consulting engagement with broad responsibility across corporate accounting.

- Work closely with senior finance leadership and an established accounting team.

- Short-term engagement ideal for an experienced interim finance professional.

- Reasonable travel expenses covered for the selected consultant.