Interim Controller

GHJ

$120K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting; MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • Experience in a Controller or Assistant Controller role
  • SaaS or technology industry experience highly preferred
  • Solid knowledge of ASC 606, deferred revenue, and US GAAP
  • Background in private equity-backed environments and lender covenant reporting
  • Proficient in advanced Excel and ERP systems like Sage Intacct or NetSuite
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Hands-on approach with ability to excel in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead monthly close processes and financial reporting for multiple entities
  • Ensure compliance with ASC 606 revenue recognition standards
  • Oversee general ledger activities, including account reconciliations and journal entries
  • Manage cash operations and maintain banking relationships
  • Coordinate annual audits with external auditors and advisors
  • Monitor adherence to banking covenants and reporting obligations
  • Prepare investor reports to support executive leadership

Benefits

  • Involvement in a fast-growing SaaS company
  • Opportunity to build and influence financial operations
  • Leadership role with high impact on organizational growth
  • Exposure to private equity operations
  • Collaborative environment with executive leadership
Full Job Description
A fast-growing, private equity-backed SaaS company is seeking a strategic and hands-on Corporate Controller to lead and scale its accounting and financial operations. This is a high-impact leadership role for a CPA with strong technical accounting expertise, SaaS experience, and a passion for building processes, teams, and infrastructure to support growth.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead monthly close and financial reporting across multiple entities
  • Ensure compliance with ASC 606 revenue recognition standards
  • Oversee general ledger activities, account reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries
  • Manage cash operations, banking relationships, and lender reporting requirements
  • Coordinate annual audits and work closely with external auditors and advisors
  • Monitor compliance with banking covenants and reporting obligations
  • Prepare investor reporting and support executive leadership with financial insights
  • Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
  • Manage and optimize financial systems and accounting technology platforms
  • Drive automation and process improvements to support scalability
  • Ensure compliance with sales tax and other regulatory requirements


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting; MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • Experience in a Controller or Assistant Controller leadership role
  • SaaS or technology industry experience strongly preferred
  • Strong understanding of ASC 606, deferred revenue, and US GAAP
  • Experience in private equity-backed environments and lender covenant reporting
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment


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