A consumer products company seeks an Interim Assistant Controller to lead accounting operations and financial reporting during a significant systems transformation, on a hybrid basis in the San Francisco East Bay.
A consumer products business in the San Francisco East Bay is bringing on an Interim Assistant Controller to maintain continuity and leadership across its accounting function during a major ERP transition. The engagement is anticipated to run approximately 12 months, with five days per week on-site.
The role spans the full breadth of accounting operations: period-end close, general ledger oversight, balance sheet analysis, and operational accounting areas including order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, payroll, inventory, and fixed assets. The successful candidate will reinforce U.S. GAAP compliance, support internal and external audits, contribute to ERP implementation activities, and coach the existing accounting team through the transformation period.
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting
- Oversee general ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and balance sheet analysis
- Manage operational accounting functions covering order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, payroll, inventory, and fixed assets
- Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, close procedures, and audit-ready documentation
- Support ERP implementation through process design, testing, documentation, and control development
- Coach and review the work of accounting team members, providing prioritisation and escalation support
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
- Progressive accounting leadership experience at Assistant Controller, Director, or comparable level
- Strong command of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, close management, internal controls, and audit support
- Experience in a consumer products, manufacturing, or inventory-intensive environment, including cost accounting exposure
- Prior involvement in an ERP implementation or significant finance transformation project
- Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with large-scale accounting systems
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