Interim Controller Location: Downtown San Diego, CA (3 days onsite per week) Duration: Through year-end with potential extension Start Date: Immediate / Next Week Reports To: CFO Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Controller to provide leave-of-absence coverage for a dynamic organization within the sports and entertainment industry. This hands-on leadership role will oversee the accounting function, manage the month-end close process, and ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting expertise, experience working in a fast-paced environment, and extensive knowledge of Great Plains. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the monthly close process, ensuring completion within an 8-day close cycle Supervise and support two direct reports responsible for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements Review, approve, and post journal entries, including: Revenue recognition Prepaids Accruals Other recurring and non-recurring entries Perform and review month-end balance sheet reconciliations Oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP Support the budgeting process, ensuring financial data rollups and reporting adhere to accounting standards Provide technical accounting guidance related to: ASC 606 Revenue Recognition ASC 842 Lease Accounting Partner closely with executive leadership to provide financial analysis and accounting support Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Significant experience serving as a Controller or Senior Accounting Leader Strong technical accounting background with expertise in U.S. GAAP Hands-on experience with: ASC 606 ASC 842 Financial statement preparation and reporting General ledger management Month-end close leadership Extensive experience with Great Plains Experience using Concur and Management Reporter preferred Proven ability to work independently and step into a leadership role with minimal ramp-up time Strong communication and team management skills

ASC 606, ASC 842, Month End Close, Great Plains (GPAC), Financial Statement, Financial Statement Preparation, Accruals, Journal Entries, Month-end Journal Entries, Posting Journal Entries, Prepaids, Concur, US GAAP, Reconciliations

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San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
59.375 - 68.75 USD / Hourly
Interim Controller Location: Downtown San Diego, CA (3 days onsite per week) Duration: Through year-end with potential extension Start Date: Immediate / Next Week Reports To: CFO Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Controller to provide leave-of-absence coverage for a dynamic organization within the sports and entertainment industry. This hands-on leadership role will oversee the accounting function, manage the month-end close process, and ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting expertise, experience working in a fast-paced environment, and extensive knowledge of Great Plains. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the monthly close process, ensuring completion within an 8-day close cycle Supervise and support two direct reports responsible for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements Review, approve, and post journal entries, including: Revenue recognition Prepaids Accruals Other recurring and non-recurring entries Perform and review month-end balance sheet reconciliations Oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP Support the budgeting process, ensuring financial data rollups and reporting adhere to accounting standards Provide technical accounting guidance related to: ASC 606 Revenue Recognition ASC 842 Lease Accounting Partner closely with executive leadership to provide financial analysis and accounting support Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Significant experience serving as a Controller or Senior Accounting Leader Strong technical accounting background with expertise in U.S. GAAP Hands-on experience with: ASC 606 ASC 842 Financial statement preparation and reporting General ledger management Month-end close leadership Extensive experience with Great Plains Experience using Concur and Management Reporter preferred Proven ability to work independently and step into a leadership role with minimal ramp-up time Strong communication and team management skills
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

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