Fractional Controller
Job Description
Interim Controller (Part-Time to Full-Time Transition)
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San Diego, CA (Hybrid - 2-3 Days Onsite Weekly)
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Compensation: $80-$110/hour (exceptional candidates may be considered above range)
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Employment Type: Interim / Contract
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Schedule:
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- October-December: Part-time engagement
- January-March: Full-time commitment anticipated
- Hybrid schedule with 2-3 days onsite weekly in San Diego
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About the Opportunity
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Our client is a rapidly growing consumer products manufacturer seeking an experienced Interim Controller to provide accounting leadership and operational support during a critical transition period. This is a hands-on role designed for someone who enjoys building structure, supporting teams, and ensuring accurate financial reporting in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
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The ideal candidate is a strong accountant first and foremost, with deep manufacturing accounting expertise, a collaborative leadership style, and the ability to step into an evolving environment without ego. This is not a "big-picture only" executive role. Success will come from being highly detail-oriented, flexible, and willing to dive into the day-to-day work alongside the team.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Oversee month-end close processes for two related operating entities
- Ensure accurate financial reporting and maintain compliance with accounting standards
- Support and mentor the accounting team while providing guidance and structure where needed
- Review reconciliations, journal entries, and balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy
- Maintain continuity and stability through an ongoing organizational transition
- Strengthen and refine accounting processes, controls, and workflows
- Partner with leadership to ensure smooth financial operations and reporting
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and operational finance initiatives as needed
- Serve as a trusted resource for accounting questions and issue resolution
- Support manufacturing and inventory accounting including cost accounting, inventory controls, and operational reporting
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Qualifications
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- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
- Prior experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accounting Leader within manufacturing environments
- Strong understanding of manufacturing accounting, inventory accounting, and cost accounting
- Experience working with consumer products (CPG) companies strongly preferred
- Proven ability to manage month-end close and financial reporting processes
- Hands-on approach with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable working in a growing, entrepreneurial environment
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to adapt quickly and provide practical solutions
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What We're Looking For
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The successful candidate will be:
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- Collaborative, approachable, and low-ego
- Comfortable coaching and supporting developing team members
- Organized, diligent, and process-oriented
- Willing to be hands-on rather than delegating everything downward
- Flexible and adaptable in a growing organization
- Local to Southern California or willing to travel to the San Diego office 2-3 days per week
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Additional Details
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- Immediate need with interviews taking place this month
- Engagement expected to begin as soon as October
- Potential for expanded hours and full-time commitment through at least Q1
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This opportunity is ideal for a strong manufacturing accounting professional who enjoys stepping into growing businesses, creating stability, and helping teams succeed through periods of transition and growth.