Controller

This interim role is responsible for stabilizing and leading the North America finance function during a period of transition, audit readiness, and operational change.

Client Details

The business supports complex operations and places a strong emphasis on governance, compliance and consistent financial standards across regions.

Description

• Provide leadership and oversight of the North America finance function
• Own full P&L and balance sheet responsibility across multiple entities
• Stabilize month‑end close, reconciliations, inventory accounting and fixed assets
• Act as the primary finance contact for external auditors ahead of fiscal year‑end
• Manage cash flow, short‑term forecasting and debt collection priorities
• Establish clear debt collection processes, standard work practices and adherence controls
• Review outsourced payroll outputs to ensure accuracy, compliance and controls
• Apply strong technical accounting judgement aligned to policies and standards
• Operate effectively within a dual reporting structure across regional and global stakeholders
• Lead through ambiguity and change, providing clarity and structure
• Work in a highly manual finance environment, with significant reliance on Excel for reporting and analysis

Profile

• CPA or equivalent accounting qualification strongly preferred
• 5-7+ years' experience at Controller, Senior Manager or equivalent level
• Open to candidates from Big 4 (Audit / Advisory) or adjacent industries
• Proven experience stepping into organizations to clean up, stabilize and create clear forward plans
• Strong technical accounting skills with confidence making judgement‑based decisions
• Comfortable operating in manual, Excel‑heavy environments
• Strong cash management and debt collection experience
• Experience working within dual reporting structures and complex stakeholder environments
• Hands‑on, resilient leader with the ability to influence and push back when required

Job Offer

• High‑impact interim assignment with immediate responsibility
• Hybrid working model with meaningful on‑site collaboration
• Exposure to senior regional and global stakeholders
• Clear mandate to stabilize, improve and standardize finance operations
• Competitive interim compensation aligned to senior‑level expertise
• Potential for contract extension or permanent opportunity

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