VP Controller

8020 Consulting

$150K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of controllership experience across multiple industries
  • Expertise in U.S. GAAP and month-end close processes
  • Knowledge of internal controls and financial reporting standards
  • Experience with various accounting systems and integrations
  • Hands-on problem solving and process improvement skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead high-impact financial projects ensuring accuracy and compliance
  • Optimize financial reporting practices for clients
  • Guide ERP implementation and financial system rollouts
  • Support mergers and acquisitions activities
  • Act as interim controller during leadership transitions

Benefits

  • Challenging and varied work without job changes
  • Culture that values expertise and contributions
  • Close collaboration with leadership and peers
  • Focus on impactful work without office politics
  • Recognition and rewards for individual contributions
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

As a full-time consultant with 8020, you'll leverage your controllership expertise to lead high-impact projects that ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency. Whether optimizing financial reporting, guiding ERP rollouts, or supporting M&A activity, your work will make a visible impact-without the need for travel.

Projects are matched to your experience and designed to stretch your skills.

Examples of recent controllership-aligned engagements include:

  • Establishing and optimizing month-end close processes for a PE-owned consumer products company
  • Implementing internal controls and policies for a rapidly scaling e-commerce brand
  • Leading the transition to ASC 842 lease accounting compliance for a national retail chain
  • Redesigning chart of accounts and reporting structures during a finance transformation initiative
  • Overseeing the accounting integration of an acquired entity for a Fortune 500 client
  • Acting as interim controller during a leadership transition for a media and entertainment firm


You'll play a critical role in helping clients maintain compliance, streamline reporting, and position their finance teams for long-term success.

Make Every Engagement Count

At 8020 Consulting, we believe the most rewarding phase of any role is the beginning-when challenges are fresh, learning is fast, and impact is immediate.

What We Look For

We seek accounting professionals who are not only technically strong but also aligned with the values that define how we work:

  • Communication: You're focused, concise, candid, and respectful-able to clearly articulate insights across functions and levels.
  • Connectors: You build authentic, professional relationships that make collaboration seamless and enjoyable.
  • Intellectually Curious: You seek to understand the broader business context, connecting dots between operations, strategy, and finance.
  • Excellence in Action: You're committed to quality, problem solving, and delivering real improvements for clients.
  • Collective Success: You take pride in contributing to our firm's growth and in celebrating shared achievements.
  • Sense of Urgency: You act with intention, care and responsiveness


Ideal candidates also have:

  • Strong controllership experience across multiple industries
  • In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP, month-end close, internal controls, and financial reporting
  • Experience with variety of accounting systems or integration work
  • A proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving and process improvement


Why Join 8020?

  • Do challenging, varied work without changing jobs
  • Be part of a culture that values your expertise and respects your contributions
  • Collaborate closely with firm leadership and like-minded peers
  • Skip the politics and focus on what matters-great work and measurable impact
  • See your efforts recognized, rewarded, and instrumental to company success


Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with paid bench time
  • Performance-based bonus plans
  • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • PTO, company and floating holidays
  • Ongoing training, mentorship, and educational reimbursement
  • Robust professional development resources


Your Next Chapter Starts Here

Join a firm that does for a living what you do best-and values it deeply. At 8020 Consulting, your skills will be challenged, your contributions recognized, and your growth accelerated.

8020 Consulting - Excellence in Action

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