<p>Interim Controller (Contract)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Austin, TX (<strong>Onsite Required</strong>)</p><p>A rapidly growing consumer products company is seeking a hands-on <strong>Interim Controller</strong> to support the finance organization during a period of organizational transition. This is an immediate opportunity for an experienced accounting leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys rolling up their sleeves to solve complex accounting challenges.</p><p>The successful consultant will partner closely with finance leadership to stabilize accounting operations, clean up the books, strengthen accounting processes, and support the accounting team while a permanent Controller search is underway.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead and support month-end close activities.</li><li>Perform and review complex journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Drive accounting cleanup initiatives, including historical account reconciliations and process improvements.</li><li>Oversee inventory accounting, inventory reconciliations, and cost accounting activities.</li><li>Support eCommerce revenue accounting and revenue reconciliations across multiple sales channels.</li><li>Strengthen internal controls, governance, and accounting procedures.</li><li>Support business license tax, sales and use tax, and international accounting matters, including VAT exposure.</li><li>Mentor and support accounting staff while partnering cross-functionally with finance and operations.</li><li>Evaluate accounting processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Assist with ERP process optimization and accounting system improvements.</li></ul><p><br></p>

<ul><li><strong>CPA required.</strong></li><li><strong>8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller or Assistant Controller responsibilities.</strong></li><li><strong>Experience supporting $100M+ organizations strongly preferred.</strong></li><li><strong>Required experience in consumer products, CPG, retail, distribution, or manufacturing with a significant eCommerce business.</strong></li><li><strong>Hands-on experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, inventory reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations.</strong></li><li><strong>Proven experience cleaning up accounting records, improving month-end close, and strengthening internal controls.</strong></li><li><strong>Experience supporting eCommerce accounting environments (Amazon, Shopify, marketplace, or omnichannel retail) is required.</strong></li><li>Experience supporting international operations, indirect tax, and VAT is a plus.</li><li>Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.</li><li><strong>Ability to work onsite in Austin, TX is required.</strong></li></ul><p>This is a <strong>3–6 month contract engagement</strong> with an immediate start and the opportunity to make an immediate impact within a growing organization.</p>

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