Interim Controller

Interim Controller – Annapolis, MD

Contract role for 3‑6 months, schedule M‑F 8:30 am‑5 pm onsite.

Reports to the CFO. Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 per year, depending on experience.

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• Manage all core accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing and tax compliance, cash and treasury management, bank reconciliations, and project accounting functions such as revenue recognition, invoicing, and performance tracking.
• Direct corporate accounting operations to ensure accurate and timely delivery of financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual statements, as well as tax filings.
• Support preparation of financial reports and communications for board presentations.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to secure favorable pricing and credit terms.
• Act as a subject matter expert on revenue recognition and technical accounting issues.
• Ensure timely and accurate collection and remittance of sales taxes to state authorities.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors for income tax planning and compliance.
• Serve as liaison with external auditors during annual financial audits.
• Oversee banking and financing activities, including review of vendor contracts and financial agreements.
• Play a key role in annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis to evaluate risk, improve efficiency, and guide strategic decisions.
• Develop and enforce internal controls.
• Lead and mentor accounting team members.
• Manage the financial close process, including scheduling, reviews, and reconciliations.
• Drive voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs) for sales tax compliance.
• Participate in special projects and prepare ad hoc reports as needed.
• Deliver presentations to senior leadership as required.

• 7+ years progressive accounting experience, 5 in a supervisory role
  • Ideal candidate will have experience working in public accounting, for an international company, professional services, and/or have a background in SaaS industry.
  • Must have experience with revenue recognition (ASC 606), financial statement prep, month end close, and consolidations for international entities.
  • Must have strong knowledge of ASC 718, ASC 350‑40, and ASC 985‑20.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related required
  • CPA a plus but not required.
• Experience using Net Suite a big plus!
• Proficiency with Excel required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Director

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Accounting