Interim, Chief Accounting Officer

Job Description

Job Description

We seeking an accomplished accounting executive to lead a global accounting organization and serve as a strategic partner to the executive leadership team. This role will oversee corporate controllership, financial reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, and accounting operations while helping drive continued growth, scalability, and operational excellence across the organization.

The ideal candidate will bring deep public company accounting experience, strong technical expertise, and a proven ability to lead complex global accounting teams while partnering with senior executives, auditors, and key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the global accounting organization, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee corporate accounting operations, financial reporting processes, and the delivery of accurate and timely financial information.
• Lead SEC reporting activities and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal governance practices.
• Serve as a key advisor on complex accounting matters, including revenue recognition, acquisitions, strategic transactions, equity-related matters, and other technical accounting topics.
• Develop and enhance accounting policies, processes, and controls to support a growing, global organization.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen financial governance, risk management, and operational effectiveness.
• Oversee internal audit and control initiatives, including SOX compliance and ongoing process improvements.
• Serve as a trusted partner to the Audit Committee, external auditors, and executive leadership team on reporting, risk, and compliance matters.
• Support strategic business initiatives, including M&A activity, integrations, financing activities, and other corporate initiatives.
• Drive finance transformation efforts through automation, technology enablement, and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Active CPA license required.
• 20+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
• Extensive experience leading SEC reporting and corporate accounting functions within a publicly traded company.
• Demonstrated success managing large, complex accounting organizations, including global teams.
• Deep technical accounting expertise, including SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, SOX compliance, and internal controls.
• Experience partnering with Boards of Directors, Audit Committees, and external auditors.
• Proven ability to manage Big Four audit relationships.
• Strong executive presence with exceptional communication, leadership, and influencing skills.