Interim Finance Manager POST NUMBER: 476160

Overview

We are seeking a seasoned finance leader for an interim assignment supporting complex accounting operations, financial reporting, and key finance initiatives during a period of change. This role is ideal for a hands-on Controller, Director of Accounting, or senior finance consultant who can quickly assess the environment, stabilize operations, and drive tangible improvements. The interim leader will partner closely with executive leadership, operations, IT, and external advisors.

Key Responsibilities

• Assume ownership or provide senior-level support for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Ensure balance sheet integrity through complex account reconciliations and financial reporting oversight
• Maintain compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and audit requirements; serve as primary finance contact for auditors as needed
• Stabilize, document, and improve accounting processes to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Identify quick-win process improvements and automation opportunities, particularly around close and reporting
• Serve as finance lead or key stakeholder for ERP implementations, system conversions, or post-acquisition integrations
• Translate accounting and reporting requirements into functional specifications for IT and developers
• Support M&A, divestiture, or restructuring efforts including purchase accounting, opening balance sheets, and integration
• Partner with Operations, HR, and senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Provide clear, executive-level financial insights in fast-moving or ambiguous environments

Ideal Background

• 10 years of progressive experience in Accounting or Finance, including Controller, Director of Accounting, or senior consulting roles
• Demonstrated success stepping into interim or project-based finance leadership roles
• Deep experience with month-end close, audit management, and balance sheet cleanup
• Strong exposure to system implementations or upgrades (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, JD Edwards, Dynamics, Hyperion, BlackLine, or similar)

• Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, divestitures, or major organizational change
• Comfortable working hands-on while also advising leadership at a strategic level
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills; ability to work with large and complex data sets
• CPA and/or MBA preferred but not required

Why This Interim Role

This assignment is designed for senior finance professionals who enjoy stepping into evolving environments, bringing structure to complexity, and leaving organizations stronger than they found them. The role offers exposure to impactful initiatives, autonomy, and the opportunity to influence outcomes during a critical period.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.