Interim Controller

About CFO’s Domain:

CFO’s Domain is an accounting & finance consulting and recruiting organization serving CFO’s and their stakeholders.

Our consultants are among the best practitioners in the marketplace serving clients across a diverse range of industries. Our consultants receive benefits, competitive compensation, gain access to the full breadth of our recruiting capabilities and are introduced to roles that are accretive to their personal and professional growth.

About Our Client:

Our client, a fast-growing technology and entertainment company, based in Los Angeles, needs an Interim Controller. This person will need extensive Controllership experience, including experience preparing for and supporting audits, implementing internal controls, and re-engineering processes to produce accurate and robust financial reporting.

This engagement has the potential to conclude with an offer to be hired by our client if desired by both parties.

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Manage the period end close and financial reporting process with the help of two accountants.
  • Prepare financial reporting including financial statements, financial forecasts, annual budgets, and compliance reporting.
  • Provide key financial analysis on all past, present, and expected operations to identify areas of improvement and where development opportunities exist for the company.
  • Manage the payroll and accounting operations.
  • Administer guidance and implementation of stronger financial controls.
  • Manage, develop, and mentor the accounting staff.
  • Manage depreciation for capitalized items and provide recommendations on purchase or lease/disposal of these items.
  • Provide guidance on long- and short-term financial goals, polices and actions for the company.
  • Work with 3rd party tax firm in the preparation of tax return and supporting documents.
  • Manage company audits with outside accounting and regulatory agencies.
  • Advise management on cash position and suggestions for credit facilities and funding.
  • Oversee and approve outgoing wire transfers, custody of financial assets, and securities.
  • Manage vendor relationships and funding sources including banks, insurance firms, and 3rd party audit and tax relationships.

Role Requirements:

  • 14+ years of relevant experience.
  • BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Economics
  • Management experience is required.
  • Strong experience working with ERP systems.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and operational accounting practices.
  • Ability to analyze challenging problems and develop effective solutions.
  • Experience budgeting and planning for operational and capital expenditures.
  • Ability to work across multiple departments and drive key projects to completion.
  • Ability to prioritize and adapt to multiple projects with tight deadlines.
  • Must be a self-starter and work with minimum supervision, while achieving deadlines and adapting easily to an independent contributor to collaboration with various teams.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $150,000.00 – $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

  • Controllership: 10 years (Required)
  • Management: 5 years (Required)
  • NetSuite: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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