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Job Title: Interim Controller
Industry: Service
Location: Pittsburgh (South Suburb), PA (Onsite)
Duration: 3 Months Contract
Compensation: $90-$95 per hour (C2C)...W2 rates available upon request
Overview
Our client, a midsize company located south of Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an experienced Interim Controller to support the accounting and finance function during a critical transition period. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical accounting knowledge, month-end close expertise, and experience managing accounting operations within a multi-entity environment.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment and able to quickly step in to stabilize and lead the accounting function while partnering with leadership on reporting and operational priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee general accounting operations
- Lead journal entry preparation, review, and posting process
- Perform and review account reconciliations
- Manage monthly financial close process and reporting package preparation
- Consolidate financial information across multiple entities/operations
- Receive and consolidate East region reporting packages into West entity consolidations
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
- Supervise and mentor accounting staff consisting of a staff of 4
- Assist with process improvements and strengthening accounting controls
- Support leadership in a private equity-backed operating environment
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred
- 7 years of progressive accounting experience with prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience
- Strong general ledger and month-end close experience
- Multi-entity consolidation experience required
- Experience within a private equity-owned company environment strongly preferred
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Ability to operate independently and work onsite
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
Salary : $90 - $95