Interim Controller

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