{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8e9d26c5d6e190ba79877c3c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8e9d26c5d6e190ba79877c3c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8e9d26c5d6e190ba79877c3c","title":"Controller","description":"Description Our client, a private equity firm based in San Diego, is seeking an experienced Interim Controller Consultant to support oversight of approximately 18 portfolio companies. This highly visible role will partner closely with the PE operating team and portfolio company leadership to review financial performance, evaluate liquidity needs, improve reporting processes, and provide guidance on complex accounting matters.\n\nThe ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with advanced financial analysis and cash flow forecasting capabilities. Experience with close management and account reconciliation platforms such as BlackLine, FloQast, or similar solutions is required. Exposure to Numeric and accounting process optimization initiatives is highly preferred.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nReview and analyze monthly financial statement packages for approximately 18 portfolio companies.\n\nEvaluate financial performance, trends, key metrics, and areas of operational risk.\n\nParticipate in weekly cash flow reviews with C-suite and portfolio company leadership teams.\n\nDevelop, maintain, and analyze rolling 12-week cash flow forecasts.\n\nAssess liquidity requirements and support recommendations regarding cash infusions and capital allocation decisions.\n\nServe as a trusted advisor on complex accounting transactions and technical accounting matters.\n\nReview month-end close processes and identify opportunities for increased efficiency and reporting accuracy.\n\nSupport implementation, optimization, and adoption of Numeric across portfolio companies.\n\nDrive process improvements related to financial reporting, close management, account reconciliations, and internal controls.\n\nCreate ad hoc financial analyses and presentations for executives and PE stakeholders.\n\nPartner with finance leaders across multiple entities to establish best practices and reporting consistency.\n\nQualifications\n\nBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.\n\n10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including Controller or Assistant Controller leadership.\n\nPrior experience supporting private equity-backed organizations preferred.\n\nStrong understanding of financial statement analysis, cash flow management, and technical accounting.\n\nExperience reviewing multi-entity or multi-company financial results.\n\nAdvanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, modeling, pivot tables, and financial analysis.\n\nHands-on experience with BlackLine, FloQast, Numeric, or similar close management platforms.\n\nAbility to communicate effectively with CFOs, Controllers, CEOs, and PE operating partners.\n\nProven ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote consulting environment. Requirements Analyze Financial Statements, Financial Statement, Monthly Financial Statements, Review Financial Statements, BlackLine, FloQast, Microsoft Excel, Optimization, Cash Flow Statements, Daily Cash Flow \n\nRobert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.\n\nRobert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.\n\nAll applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.\n\n© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. 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This highly visible role will partner closely with the PE operating team and portfolio company leadership to review financial performance, evaluate liquidity needs, improve reporting processes, and provide guidance on complex accounting matters.\n\nThe ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with advanced financial analysis and cash flow forecasting capabilities. Experience with close management and account reconciliation platforms such as BlackLine, FloQast, or similar solutions is required. Exposure to Numeric and accounting process optimization initiatives is highly preferred.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nReview and analyze monthly financial statement packages for approximately 18 portfolio companies.\n\nEvaluate financial performance, trends, key metrics, and areas of operational risk.\n\nParticipate in weekly cash flow reviews with C-suite and portfolio company leadership teams.\n\nDevelop, maintain, and analyze rolling 12-week cash flow forecasts.\n\nAssess liquidity requirements and support recommendations regarding cash infusions and capital allocation decisions.\n\nServe as a trusted advisor on complex accounting transactions and technical accounting matters.\n\nReview month-end close processes and identify opportunities for increased efficiency and reporting accuracy.\n\nSupport implementation, optimization, and adoption of Numeric across portfolio companies.\n\nDrive process improvements related to financial reporting, close management, account reconciliations, and internal controls.\n\nCreate ad hoc financial analyses and presentations for executives and PE stakeholders.\n\nPartner with finance leaders across multiple entities to establish best practices and reporting consistency.\n\nQualifications\n\nBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.\n\n10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including Controller or Assistant Controller leadership.\n\nPrior experience supporting private equity-backed organizations preferred.\n\nStrong understanding of financial statement analysis, cash flow management, and technical accounting.\n\nExperience reviewing multi-entity or multi-company financial results.\n\nAdvanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, modeling, pivot tables, and financial analysis.\n\nHands-on experience with BlackLine, FloQast, Numeric, or similar close management platforms.\n\nAbility to communicate effectively with CFOs, Controllers, CEOs, and PE operating partners.\n\nProven ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote consulting environment. Requirements Analyze Financial Statements, Financial Statement, Monthly Financial Statements, Review Financial Statements, BlackLine, FloQast, Microsoft Excel, Optimization, Cash Flow Statements, Daily Cash Flow \n\nRobert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.\n\nRobert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.\n\nAll applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.\n\n© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. 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