Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is seeking an Interim Controller with a strong GAAP background to join the team at a well-known organization in the Kansas City area on an interim basis.
Title: Interim Controller
Location: On-Site – Kansas City, Kansas hybrid 4 days on site
Hourly Rate: $85-100
Job Type: Likely 4 months contract
As a member of the senior management team reporting to the Vice President, you will be responsible for oversight and coordination of the team regarding day-to-day activities, month and quarterly closes, and general support as needed.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide experienced, controller-level leadership and oversee the accounting/finance back-office function.
- Solid GAAP background.
- Oversee the accounting staff.
- Assume controller-level duties including oversight of billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and other transactional activities.
- Including these functions: general accounting reporting and operations, maintenance of subsidiary general ledger, and reconciliations.
- Prepare financial statements and reporting on schedule.
- Interact with auditors in completion of annual financial audit.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Interact extensively with the direct support organizations of the company.
- Review current operations and make suggestions for operational effectiveness regarding technology and processes.
- Prepare periodic reports to executive management as requested.
- Support and mentor members of the accounting staff.
- Workday system experience preferred but not required.
- CPA preferred but not required.
- Perform other duties as required.
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