Interim Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Interim Controller | SaaS & Cloud Accounting

Company : Global SaaS & Cloud-Based Education Platform

Location : Fully Remote (MST or PST-based candidates only)

Duration : 6–12 Month Assignment

About the Company

Our client is a global SaaS and cloud-based education company—an industry leader providing online certification and training programs to finance and accounting professionals worldwide.

This is a hands-on leadership role with a high-impact mandate : drive operational excellence, strengthen accounting controls, and modernize financial systems for a fast-growing, tech-enabled business.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all controllership functions across GL, AP, AR, payroll, and audit for a global SaaS organization.

Oversee ASC 606 revenue recognition and ensure compliance across B2B and B2C streams.

Implement and maintain ASC 350-40 capitalization processes for software and content development.

Manage ERP and system integrations — NetSuite, Maxio, Salesforce — ensuring accurate, real-time reporting.

Partner cross-functionally with Sales Ops, Engineering, DevOps, and Product teams to streamline financial workflows.

Develop and enforce accounting policies for T&E, corporate cards, and AP; optimize spend management with RAMP .

Modernize and accelerate the close process using FloQast and automation tools.

Lead annual audits, ensuring strong internal controls and unqualified opinions.

Supervise and mentor a small team (Sr. GL Accountant, Billing Manager, Payroll Specialist).

Support the CFO through post-transaction integration, system consolidation, and reporting enhancements.

Qualifications

Must-Haves : CPA required

Deep SaaS accounting experience

Preferred :

Public accounting background (Big 4 or mid-tier firm)

8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles within high-growth SaaS or cloud-based organizations.

Expert understanding of U.S. GAAP , ASC 606 , and ASC 350-40 .

Strong systems background — NetSuite, Maxio, Salesforce, FloQast, RAMP, etc.

Proven ability to manage distributed teams and work cross-functionally with non-finance stakeholders.

Exceptional communication, analytical, and leadership skills; thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments.

Culture & Environment

The finance team is collaborative, transparent, and execution-oriented. Leadership values open communication, efficiency, and strong internal controls. This role offers the opportunity to partner directly with an impressive CFO and senior leadership team during a pivotal phase of transformation and growth.

Compensation

Pay Rate : Up to $85 / hour

Schedule : Full-time, remote (40 hours / week) - Must be PST OR MST based.

Duration : 6–12 months

To Apply :

Interested and qualified candidates, please apply or reach out to the CV Resources team for immediate consideration.PandoLogic. Keywords : Financial Controller, Location : Vancouver, WA - 98661 , PL : 601410129