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.