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This is a high-impact leadership role ideal for a candidate who can balance strategic oversight with day-to-day execution in a fast-paced environment.\nLocation: Washington, DC (Hybrid – 2 days/week)\nDuration: 4+ months with potential for conversion to full-time\nHourly Rate: $75–$80/hour\nKey Responsibilities\nLead all accounting and finance operations, including general ledger, financial reporting, and budgeting/forecasting\nEnsure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP\nOversee month-end close process, driving efficiency and accuracy\nManage cash flow, including AR oversight, collections, and daily banking activity\nDirect annual audit process and coordinate with external auditors to achieve clean audit results\nEstablish, maintain, and enforce strong internal controls and accounting policies\nOversee compliance with regulatory requirements, including grant and funding restrictions where applicable\nDevelop reporting tools and financial insights to support leadership decision-making\nEnsure financial systems are optimized to support retail sales activity, reporting, and forecasting needs\nPartner with executive leadership on financial strategy and operational improvements\nTeam Leadership\nManage and mentor accounting, finance, and purchasing teams\nProvide leadership across multiple functional areas, including accounting operations and budgeting/reporting\nPromote a collaborative, high-performing team environment with a focus on accountability and development\nQualifications\nProven experience as a Controller or senior accounting/finance leader\nStrong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting best practices\nHands-on leadership style with the ability to operate both strategically and tactically\nExperience managing audits, internal controls, and compliance\nBackground in retail, multi-location, or high-volume transaction environments is highly preferred (POS experience a plus)\nNonprofit experience is not required; candidates from commercial environments are encouraged to apply\nExperience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 a plus, but not required)\nIdeal Candidate Profile\nA proactive leader who thrives in interim environments\nComfortable stepping into complex situations and driving immediate impact\nStrong communicator with the ability to influence and partner with executive leadership\nDetail-oriented with a commitment to process improvement and operational excellence\nIND4","company":"Cherry Bekaert","rawCompany":"cherry bekaert","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-29T11:49:48.301Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"11-3031.00","title":"Financial Managers","slug":"financial-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541219","title":"Other Accounting Services","slug":"other-accounting-services"},{"code":"561320","title":"Temporary Help Services","slug":"temporary-help-services"},{"code":"561311","title":"Employment Placement Agencies","slug":"employment-placement-agencies"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Interim Controller","description":"Interim Controller (Strong Leadership Focus) – Hybrid | Washington, DC\nCherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is seeking a hands-on Interim Controller to support a dynamic, multi-entity organization based in Washington, DC . 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