Employment Type: Interim / Temp-to-Hire
A growing organization is seeking an experienced Controller to step in and provide hands-on leadership across its accounting and financial operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who can quickly take ownership of the finance function, strengthen processes, and provide reliable financial insight to leadership.
The Interim Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and internal controls. This role requires someone comfortable rolling up their sleeves, leading an accounting team, and making an immediate impact in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee general ledger accounting and month-end close
- Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure accurate financial reporting
- Support audits and compliance requirements
- Partner with leadership to provide financial insights and support business decisions
- Identify opportunities to improve financial systems and accounting processes
- Guide and support the accounting team
Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Previous Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar senior accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and month-end close
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
- Strong accounting/ERP systems and Excel skills
- Manufacturing, printing, or related industry experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; CPA a plus
- Ability to work fully on-site in Dalton, GA
Why Join?
- Opportunity to make an immediate impact and take ownership of the accounting function
- Broad exposure across accounting, reporting, operations, and financial planning
- Potential to transition into a permanent position for the right candidate
Skills Required
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Previous Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar senior accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and month-end close
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
- Strong accounting and ERP systems skills
- Microsoft Excel skills
- Manufacturing, printing, or related industry experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA certification
- Ability to work fully on-site in Dalton, Georgia
What We Do
GHJ is an accounting and advisory firm that specializes in nonprofit, food and beverage, entertainment and media and health and wellness companies. Previous recipient of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Employee Champion For Life Work Harmony Award and named a “Best Places to Work” by the Los Angeles Business Journal eight times since 2008, GHJ is passionate about helping clients and its people #BeMore by focusing on building thriving businesses and creating a better future. GHJ works as a business advocate for its clients — providing personalized service and building long-term relationships to help position our clients for growth. Through its affiliation with HLB International, a global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers, GHJ is able to partner with other top firms across major cities throughout the U.S. and the world. GHJ’s audit, tax and advisory teams leverage the HLB network to better serve its clients and give clients access to member firms in over 158 countries across the globe and over 775 offices worldwide. Also ranked as a top-20 largest accounting firm on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Book of Lists, GHJ has 15 partners and more than 160 staff members that serve over 3,000 clients. GHJ is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), the California Society of CPAs and the California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofit).
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