Interim Financial Controller

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Work Arrangement: On-site three to four days per week preferred in CA; travel expenses covered.
Position Summary
Provide hands-on accounting leadership for a multi-entity food production business. Partner with the CFO to oversee business-unit and plant controllers, maintain accurate financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and improve accounting processes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close, consolidation, and GAAP financial reporting.
Oversee business-unit and plant controllers and specialized functions, including treasury, tax compliance, and fixed assets.
Ensure accurate inventory accounting, reconciliations, and related financial controls.
Manage audits and technical accounting matters.
Improve reporting consistency, systems utilization, and accounting processes across entities.
Develop accounting teams and provide practical support to the CFO.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and an active CPA license.
Eight or more years of progressive accounting experience, including five years in leadership.
Inventory accounting and related financial controls.
Strong GAAP knowledge and experience with multi-entity close and consolidation.
Advanced Excel skills and proficiency working across ERP and legacy systems.
Hands-on leadership, strong communication skills, and the ability to contribute quickly with limited direction.

Skills
Excel, Accounting, ERP

Experience
5+ yrs

Work arrangement
Yes