Interim Controller

Location: Remote Pay Range: $130,000 - $170,000 About The Opportunity A highly process‑driven, multi‑entity organization is seeking an Interim Controller to stabilize, sharpen, and elevate its financial engine during a critical transition. With more than nine active business units—including venue leasing, event services, beverage operations, planning services, and third‑party venue management—this role requires a confident, detail‑driven accounting leader who thrives in complexity and can quickly build trust. The Interim Controller will step in as the bridge between a departing finance leader and the eventual long‑term hire, ensuring that core accounting, compliance, and forecasting functions are executed accurately and consistently. This is a fully remote role within a company that operates on Asana and maintains exceptionally well‑documented processes for ME/QE/YE close cycles. Key Responsibilities Of The Interim Controller • Lead full‑cycle accounting across multiple business units, ensuring all ME/QE/YE close activities are completed accurately and on schedule • Oversee AP/AR, bookkeeping quality, and all recurring financial processes • Rebuild FP&A discipline, including forecasting, planning, and consolidated reporting • Manage compliance work, including PEO coordination, commission accuracy, and HR‑related financial requirements • Serve as a trusted thought partner to leadership, offering forensic‑level insight where needed • Evaluate current personnel and processes, advising on transition decisions and long‑term structure • Maintain and improve documentation, leveraging existing Asana‑based workflows and checklists Must‑Haves Minimum Requirements for Interim Controller Candidates: • Proven progression through accounting and finance roles, demonstrating reliability, accuracy, and trust‑building • Strong Controller‑level experience (not yet CFO, but operating at a high level of ownership) • Demonstrated ability to deliver consistent, accurate financial outputs—especially in multi‑entity environments • High confidence and precision; the organization requires an Interim Controller who can prevent errors such as prior seven‑figure cash misstatements • Experience managing or partnering with a PEO • Strong Excel skills (SUM, sort, filter, VLOOKUP, pivots) and comfort working with detailed budget templates • Ability to produce or refine a consolidated balance sheet using existing Excel data Pluses • Experience with QuickBooks and prior transitions from other ERPs • Background in event‑based, hospitality, or multi‑location businesses • Forensic accounting experience Culture & Work Environment • Highly process‑oriented, with strong documentation and established workflows • Fast‑moving, operationally focused leadership • No overtime expected • Professional, accountable, and detail‑driven environment The Interim Controller will interact with venue leadership, operations, marketing, and executive stakeholders across a portfolio of multiple venues in major metropolitan areas. What’s In It For You • Immediate impact in a business that needs a steady, confident financial leader • A chance to rebuild FP&A and strengthen the financial foundation • Direct partnership with executive leadership • A meaningful opportunity to influence long‑term structure and process improvements If you’re a sharp, trusted, and highly capable Interim Controller who thrives in complex, multi‑entity environments, this role offers a rare opportunity to step in, stabilize, and elevate a financial operation in transition. #INJAN2026