What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interim Controller position at Daley And Associates, LLC?
Interim Controller
We are currently seeking candidates for an Interim Controller opportunity with a growing manufacturing company in Kittery, ME. The Interim Controller will oversee general corporate accounting operations with a hands-on approach, manage and review the work of direct reports, and play a key role in preparing for the upcoming audit. The ideal candidate will bring 10 years of accounting and finance experience, including at least 5 years working in a Controller-level capacity, strong audit/public accounting background, and previous manufacturing industry experience.
This is a 6-month contract opportunity paying between $120-$140/hour (depending on experience). This role supports a hybrid work model.
Responsibilities:
We are currently seeking candidates for an Interim Controller opportunity with a growing manufacturing company in Kittery, ME. The Interim Controller will oversee general corporate accounting operations with a hands-on approach, manage and review the work of direct reports, and play a key role in preparing for the upcoming audit. The ideal candidate will bring 10 years of accounting and finance experience, including at least 5 years working in a Controller-level capacity, strong audit/public accounting background, and previous manufacturing industry experience.
This is a 6-month contract opportunity paying between $120-$140/hour (depending on experience). This role supports a hybrid work model.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and perform accounting and finance operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in accounting functions.
- Manage month-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis.
- Provide general accounting oversight, managing accruals, overseeing cash management, and performing reconciliations.
- Perform consolidations for multiple entities, and ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Oversee accounting team, review the work of direct reports, and providing guidance as needed.
- Prepare for annual audit, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
- Partner with external advisors and provide tax support.
- Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including close collaboration with company CFO and external auditors.
- Provide additional support as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required).
- CPA preferred.
- 10 years of related accounting and finance experience, including 5 years of experience working in a Controller-level capacity.
- Strong experience working in manufacturing industry.
- Previous public accounting/audit experience (required).
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and strong interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong ERP system skills.
- Previous experience utilizing Microsoft Dynamics (preferred).
- Willingness to be hands-on in accounting operations, and proven ability to independently close the books.
- Experience working in a private equity backed company highly preferred.
- Solid knowledge of tax and experience collaborating with external advisors.
Salary : $120 - $140