interim Assistant Controller (contract)

We are looking for an interim Assistant Controller to support a manufacturing and distribution organization in Denton, Texas. This Long-term Contract position will provide visible leadership across daily accounting activities while helping the business maintain accurate reporting, operational continuity, and timely close cycles. The ideal candidate can move comfortably between strategic oversight and hands-on execution, partnering with the Corporate Controller and internal teams to keep financial operations running smoothly during a critical period.

This is a 4-6 month contract position

100% ONSITE 5 days a week in Denton, TX

Must be CPA

Must have manufacturing industry experience

Interim Assistant Controller (contract position):

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily accounting operations across payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, cash management, and account reconciliations.

• Direct the month-end close process by reviewing entries, resolving exceptions, and ensuring financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.

• Supervise and support accounting staff, provide guidance on priorities, and step in directly when workload or deadlines require hands-on involvement.

• Oversee billing, collections, customer deposits, vendor deposits, and pass-through transactions while maintaining accuracy and strong follow-through.

• Monitor cash activity and disbursements to help maintain control, visibility, and consistency across financial processes.

• Support manufacturing, inventory, and project-based accounting activities, including coordination tied to costing, progress billing, and operational workflows.

• Prepare and review financial reports for leadership, highlighting issues, trends, and areas needing corrective action.

• Strengthen internal controls, improve accounting procedures, and address process gaps that affect efficiency or reporting quality.

• Partner with teams across operations, purchasing, project management, and sales to reconcile data and resolve accounting issues that cross departmental lines.

• Active CPA license is required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is required.

• At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including substantial general ledger ownership and financial reporting responsibility.

• Prior leadership experience managing accounting personnel and developing team performance is required.

• Demonstrated expertise in payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, month-end close, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Background in manufacturing accounting with knowledge of inventory, cost-related accounting, and associated financial processes is required.

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial statement review.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working in ERP-driven accounting environments are required; familiarity with M1 is preferred.

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