Interim Controller, Strategic Resources
Job Summary:
The Interim Controller provides leadership and oversight of the accounting operations on a contract basis. This role manages the month-end close process, ensures accurate financial reporting, and maintains compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations. The Interim Controller supervises accounting staff, coordinates audits, and implements process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy. This position serves as a key resource for financial analysis, budgeting, and internal controls, supporting clients through periods of transition or increased workload.
This role will work a sporadic and fluctuating schedule.
Job Duties:
Oversees daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities
Manages month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements
Prepares and reviews financial reports, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Ensures compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements
Coordinates and supports external audits and tax filings
Develops, implements, and monitors internal controls and accounting policies
Assists with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for client management
Identifies and implements process improvements to enhance operational efficiency
Communicates financial information and recommendations to client leadership
Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, required
Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance, preferred
Experience
Five (5) or more years of progressive accounting experience, required
Two (2) or more years in a supervisory or management role, required
Experience in public accounting or professional services, preferred
Experience with interim or contract controller assignments, preferred
License(s)/Certification(s)
CPA, preferred
Software
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, required
Experience with major accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, SAP), preferred
Language
N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong leadership and team management abilities
Ability to adapt quickly to changing client needs and environments
Demonstrates professionalism and integrity in all client interactions
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
National Range: $75/hr - $105/hr
Maryland Range: $75/hr - $105/hr
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $75/hr - $105/hr
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.
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*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
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