What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interim Controller position at Jefferson Wells USA?
Our client, a publicly-traded manufacturer is seeking an Interim Controller to join their team for a 9 month engagement.
Job Title: Interim Controller
Location: Mostly Remote, but will need to travel once a week to sites in Erie, PA or Canton, so need to be local candidate.
What’s the Job?
We’re seeking a seasoned Interim Controller-level consultant to stabilize day‑to‑day accounting operations, clear critical backlogs (cash application, collections, account reconciliations), and stand up improved processes and controls while we recruit the permanent leader. In parallel, this role will partner with the client on high‑impact projects aligned to aggressive growth plans, including systems/process improvements and the transition to a standard cost environment. Experience in manufacturing and percentage‑of‑completion (POC) accounting is essential.
Requirements:
About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells
ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
Job Title: Interim Controller
Location: Mostly Remote, but will need to travel once a week to sites in Erie, PA or Canton, so need to be local candidate.
What’s the Job?
We’re seeking a seasoned Interim Controller-level consultant to stabilize day‑to‑day accounting operations, clear critical backlogs (cash application, collections, account reconciliations), and stand up improved processes and controls while we recruit the permanent leader. In parallel, this role will partner with the client on high‑impact projects aligned to aggressive growth plans, including systems/process improvements and the transition to a standard cost environment. Experience in manufacturing and percentage‑of‑completion (POC) accounting is essential.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5 years of controllership experience at a mid-sized manufacturer ($100M in revenue)
- Standard Costing experience
- Percentage of Completion Accounting experience
About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells
ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.