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Interim Controller

Creative Financial Staffing

Sugar Land, TX · Posted November 10, 2026

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Interim Controller

We’re partnering with a leading industrial services organization for an Interim Controller as the company continues to support its accounting operations and corporate financial close activities.

As part of its ongoing operational needs, the organization is bringing on an experienced Interim Controller to oversee key accounting functions, support the month-end close process, and provide day-to-day guidance to a small accounting team.

This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has strong experience managing corporate accounting activities, reviewing journal entries, and coordinating across multiple accounting functions.

What You’ll Do As an Interim Controller:

Manage corporate month-end close activities and ensure timely completion of accounting processes

Review journal entries for accuracy, completeness, and proper support

Coordinate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll to ensure all necessary entries are completed

Provide limited management oversight and day-to-day direction to approximately 2–3 team members

Monitor accounting activities and help ensure deadlines are consistently met

Support the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger

Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and close processes

Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and maintain efficient operations

What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred

Previous experience as a Controller, Interim Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar accounting leadership role

Strong knowledge of corporate accounting and month-end close processes

Experience reviewing journal entries and managing general ledger activities

Experience coordinating with AP, AR, and Payroll teams

Previous experience providing oversight or guidance to accounting staff

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments

Ability to step into a role quickly and make an immediate impact

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities

Why This Role?

Opportunity to join an established organization in the industrial services industry

Hands-on leadership opportunity with oversight of a small accounting team

High visibility across corporate accounting and financial close activities

Opportunity to make an immediate impact on accounting operations

Ready to make a difference? Let’s talk.

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