Interim Controller | Contract | Hybrid at Virtual Company
Indianapolis, IN 46250
About the Job
Location: Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $60/hr
Position Summary:
Our client is in need of an Interim Controller responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting functions on a temporary basis. This role includes ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial statements, maintaining robust financial controls, and overseeing the preparation of financial reports. The Interim Controller will lead the accounting team and collaborate with other departments to support overall financial goals and objectives during the transition period. This position required the candidate to be on-site in Indianapolis three days a week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Reporting:
- Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP or IFRS.
- Ensure the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Accounting Operations:
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies.
- Oversee the reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts.
- Compliance and Audits:
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations.
- Coordinate and manage annual financial audits and liaise with external auditors.
- Maintain and enforce a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
- Leadership and Management:
- Supervise and mentor the accounting team, providing guidance and professional development opportunities.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the accounting department.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment of financial processes and goals.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or equivalent certification required.
- Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial role. Prior experience in an interim or transitional role is a plus.
- Skills:
- Strong knowledge of GAAP or IFRS.
- Proficiency in accounting software and financial systems.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
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By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.