Interim Controller

A client of Robert Half's in Melbourne, FL is looking to bring on an interim Controller for the next 2-3 months. The Controller is responsible for SEC reporting, technical accounting, and internal controls/SOX readiness. Below are additional responsibilities for the position:Accounting Leadership & Financial CloseOwn and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process end to end, including establishing and maintaining a disciplined close calendar with defined responsibilities, deadlines, and review requirements; continuously improve the close process toward greater speed, accuracy, and documentationReview and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and estimates; ensure every balance sheet account is reconciled, reviewed, and supported.Prepare and/or review US GAAP-compliant financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and statement of stockholders' equity.Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts, and perform analytical review of financial results, investigating the unusual balances, transactions, and trends.Treasury & Working CapitalMaintain strong accounting controls over cash and banking activity and review bank reconciliations to ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.Oversee accounting for debt, financing arrangements, and other treasury-related transactions.Accounting Systems & Process ImprovementMaintain the integrity of financial information across accounting and operational systems and establish reconciliation controls between the general ledger and inventory, payroll, banking, and other relevant systems.Identify and lead opportunities to automate manual accounting processes and improve the speed and reliability of financial reporting.External Audit (Day-to-Day Ownership)Serve as the primary day-to-day accounting contact for the external auditors.Lead audit preparation and execution, including schedules, supporting documentation, confirmations, and audit requests, and maintain an audit-ready accounting environment throughout the year.Drive timely resolution of audit matters and implementation of audit recommendations and control improvements.SEC Reporting & Public Company ReadinessMaintain working fluency in SEC reporting requirements, including preparation of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-KLead development of the company's roadmap for SEC and public-company readiness, including identifying and closing gaps in the current financial reporting environment.Support the CFO in preparation of SEC filings, registration statements, and all MD&A preparation including capital-markets transaction coordination.Technical AccountingLead research and drafting of technical accounting positions on matters including revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), and other significant judgments.Monitor relevant new accounting standards and SEC guidance, assessing potential impact and leading implementation where applicable.Internal Controls & SOX ReadinessOwn the design and documentation of the company's internal control environment, including entity-level and transaction-level controls over financial reporting.Support the company's SOX readiness program, including risk assessment, control design, testing readiness, and remediation, coordinating with external auditors as needed.PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including meaningful public accounting exposure (Big Four or another national firm and/or public company) that provides a genuine benchmark for GAAP rigor and audit readiness.Demonstrated ownership of the close process and balance sheet integrity at a company of meaningful operational complexity.Meaningful SEC reporting experience is required, including direct involvement preparing or reviewing SEC financial statements and disclosures at a public company or pre-IPO environment.Demonstrated experience researching and drafting technical accounting positions (e.g., ASC 606, ASC 842) and maintaining formal accounting policy documentation.Experience establishing or maturing an internal controls environment; SOX readiness or implementation experience would be a plus.Government-contracting or defense industry experience is a plus, not a requirement — accounting technical depth and hands-on execution matter more than sector pedigree for this particular role.Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; CPA strongly preferred.