Interim Controller (Consulting Engagement)
Location: Oklahoma City, OK (Onsite)
Duration: Approximately 3–6 months
Schedule: Full-time
Compensation: $135,000 – $150,000
About NOW CFO
NOW CFO is an outsourced accounting and finance firm. We give businesses financial clarity and visibility through experienced consultants, engaged for exactly the hours they need. Our consultants step into complex environments, get up to speed quickly, and deliver as trusted members of the client's team.
About the Engagement
We're partnering with an established trucking and logistics client in the Oklahoma City area on an urgent interim Controller engagement. The client's accounting function is in need of a full cleanup, and this consultant will step in to stabilize the function, establish new processes and controls, and assess whether a new ERP may be needed. This is a full-time, onsite engagement expected to last approximately 3–6 months. This is an interim project.
What You'll Do
- Perform a full cleanup of the accounting function and stabilize daily operations
- Build and implement new accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls
- Assess the current ERP (Great Plains) and evaluate whether a new system is needed to support the business long-term
- Own and maintain the monthly and year-end close process with GAAP-compliant financial reporting
- Manage reconciliations, cash management, and full-cycle accounting operations including AP/AR, payroll, and general ledger
- Deliver financial reporting and analysis to ownership and leadership
- Manage and critically review the work of the accounting team while remaining hands-on with detailed accounting issues
- Partner with external auditors and outside CPA as needed
What You Bring
- Controller-level experience (required)
- Great Plains ERP experience (required)
- Strong ownership of monthly and year-end close, GAAP financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls
- Proven track record of stepping into disorganized environments and building process, structure, and controls from the ground up
- Ability to lead a team while still rolling up your sleeves on detailed work
- Confidence operating independently and partnering with ownership and senior stakeholders
Also Helpful
- Trucking, logistics, or transportation industry experience
- Multi-entity or multi-location accounting experience
- ERP implementation or system assessment experience
- Prior experience in an interim or consulting capacity
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