Fractional Controller (Interim Opportunity)

Location: [Confidential - Sacramento Area]
Pay Range: $62 - $77/hour DOE
Employment Type: Interim (Potential for Long-Term Placement)

Ledgent, a Roth Staffing Company, is partnering with a confidential client to identify a skilled Fractional Controller to support their finance and accounting operations on an interim basis. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in both tactical and strategic environments and is open to the possibility of transitioning into a longer-term engagement.

Position Overview

The Controller will play a pivotal role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and guiding the organization's financial strategy. This position combines hands-on accounting responsibilities with leadership and process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small accounting team, fostering professional development and collaboration.
• Oversee monthly financial statement preparation and performance metrics.
• Establish and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and optimize working capital.
• Support inventory management and cost control initiatives.
• Document and improve business processes for operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Manage month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Provide audit support and prepare necessary documentation.
• Ensure timely and accurate tax filings and statutory compliance.
• Deliver clear, actionable financial insights to leadership.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support the finance function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a leadership or controller role.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with ERP systems is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.