Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert is partnered with a dynamic, private equity-backed software services firm who is seeking an Interim Controller on a temp to perm basis to join their team. This is a unique temp-to-perm opportunity with a rapidly growing organization that delivers SaaS solutions to state and local governments. The successful candidate will have strong SaaS experience and be able to function in mid-size to larger companies (revenues in excess of $200M annually). Position Details:
Location: Centreville, VA (in-office 3 days/week, likely 4 days/week in the new year)
Team Leadership: Leads the accounting organization to ensure the proper controls exist and financial reports or prepared and distributed timely.
Core Responsibilities:
Lead a team of 15 responsible for all general accounting functions and ensure accuracy of financials
Coordinate audits and maintain audit-ready documentation
Provide timely financial results to FP&A for reporting
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close in accordance with GAAP
Implement and manage ASC 606 revenue recognition for software revenues
Accurate tracking of state and local multi-year government contracts and billing
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax reporting (especially sales and use tax)
Drive process improvements and maintain strong internal controls
Systems: Experience with SAGE Intacct or similar preferred
Candidate Profile:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred
7–10+ years leading accounting teams in SaaS/software environments
M&A related experience of integrating acquisitions is required
Private equity experience preferred
Strong knowledge of GAAP, ASC 606, and financial reporting
Experience with state, local, and federal tax returns
Must have hands-on, operational leadership style
Excellent communication, team-building, and organizational skills
Pay: $100-$120 per hour (perm rate to be negotiated). This is a “try before you buy” opportunity: The company is looking to hire but recognizes the value of a 3–4 month trial period before conversion to permanent.