Interim Controller (Hybrid)
We're partnering with a growing, privately held consumer products organization to identify an experienced Interim Controller who will play a critical role in stabilizing the accounting function, overseeing financial reporting, and strengthening inventory accounting operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in entrepreneurial environments, combines deep technical accounting expertise with strong leadership capabilities, and is comfortable rolling up their sleeves to execute detailed accounting work.
Location: Hybrid (Stamford, CT - 3 days onsite per week)
Engagement: Contract through Korn Ferry, with potential for extension or permanent conversion
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
What You'll Do
- Provide immediate leadership and stability for the accounting function during a period of transition.
- Lead, coach, and review the work of an accounting team of approximately seven employees.
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, balance-sheet schedules, and supporting documentation.
- Own inventory accounting, inventory valuation, cost of goods sold (COGS), and related balance-sheet accounts.
- Analyze inventory discrepancies, adjustments, returns, reserves, and COGS variances across multiple distribution channels.
- Serve as the primary technical accounting resource for U.S. GAAP, complex transactions, and accounting-policy decisions.
- Evaluate existing accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting procedures, identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Support internal and external audits and partner with finance and operational stakeholders to resolve accounting issues.
- Balance team leadership and oversight with direct involvement in day-to-day accounting activities as needed.
What We're Looking For
- Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
- Significant Controller, Assistant Controller, Director of Accounting, or comparable accounting leadership experience.
- Extensive, hands-on inventory accounting and cost-accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and technical accounting.
- Direct experience with month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and internal controls.
- Proven ability to lead and develop an accounting team while remaining personally involved in detailed accounting work.
- Ability to independently assess accounting issues, challenge existing processes, and make sound accounting decisions.
- Willingness to operate as a hands-on individual contributor, not solely in a strategic or supervisory capacity.
- Ability to work onsite in Stamford, CT, three days per week.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Big Four public accounting experience.
- Background in retail, apparel, CPG, or consumer products.
- Experience with omnichannel inventory operations and NetSuite or a comparable ERP.
- Equity-accounting experience.
Engagement Details
- Target Start: November 16, 2026, or sooner if available.
- Initial Duration: Through February 26, 2027, with potential extension.
- Compensation: $100-$110/hour W-2 through Korn Ferry; C2C may also be considered.
If you're an experienced Controller who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise with hands-on execution and team leadership, please reach out directly or apply today.
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About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com
