Interim Controller – Internal Controls & SOX

This 6+ month interim Controller role sits within a manufacturing and technology company preparing for IPO. The successful candidate will take ownership of internal controls development, SOX compliance, and all financial close activity across month, quarter, and year ends. The position requires a hands-on approach to improving accounting workflows, documenting policies, and working directly with external auditors and advisors.

Manufacturing accounting is central to the engagement, covering inventory valuation, work-in-progress, cost of goods sold, and cost accounting. NetSuite is the primary system, and the role involves leveraging it to streamline close operations and reporting. The team includes accounting staff who will require coaching and direction as process improvements are rolled out.

• Develop and implement internal controls frameworks to support SOX compliance and IPO readiness.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes.
• Establish and maintain documentation for internal controls and accounting policies.
• Evaluate and improve manufacturing accounting processes, including inventory, WIP, COGS, and cost accounting.
• Coordinate with external auditors and advisors on compliance and reporting matters.
• Supervise accounting staff and drive process improvement initiatives across the finance function.

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including financial close and financial statement preparation.
• Demonstrated experience developing internal controls and managing SOX compliance.
• Public company accounting background required.
• Manufacturing accounting experience, including inventory and cost accounting.
• Proficiency with NetSuite strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or MBA preferred.

Daley and Associates is a specialist staffing and recruitment firm placing accounting and finance professionals across interim, contract, and permanent roles. The firm works with clients ranging from growth-stage businesses to established public companies across the United States.