Interim Controller - Betco

Janus International is seeking an interim Controller to manage the full scope of financial operations for its Betco division. The role covers project profitability reporting, revenue recognition, inventory accounting, intercompany transactions, sales and use tax compliance, fixed assets, and treasury and banking functions. The Controller will lead month-end and year-end close, coordinate audits, prepare financial statements and management books, and drive process improvement initiatives.

The position directly supervises two Accountants and indirectly oversees two Accounting Specialists. Candidates should bring strong technical accounting experience from a publicly traded or private equity-backed environment, familiarity with construction or manufacturing accounting, and proficiency in advanced Excel and Access. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required, and CPA designation is preferred.

• Review project profitability reports and prepare deferred revenue and cost estimate entries in the ERP system.
• Prepare, post, and reconcile journal entries across inventory, intercompany, cash, tax, and fixed asset accounts each month.
• Lead month-end and year-end close, including oversight of accruals for installs, freight, commissions, and sales taxes.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management books, and ad hoc financial analyses for stakeholders.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits, including responding to auditor and corporate requests.
• Evaluate and implement cash management systems, forecast daily cash requirements, and manage commission report distribution.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA designation preferred.
• Proven technical accounting experience in a fast-paced publicly traded or private equity-owned environment.
• Experience with revenue recognition and cost accounting in construction and/or manufacturing industries.
• Strong ability to drive month-end close, including journal entries and account reconciliations, with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated skill in managing, developing, and delegating to accounting team members.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Access; experience with Made 2 Manage or OneStream is an advantage.

Janus International is a manufacturer of building products, including self-storage doors, hallway systems, and related components. The business operates across multiple divisions and serves customers in commercial construction and storage markets, with a focus on operational scale and process discipline.