Assume ownership or provide senior-level support for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activitiesEnsure balance sheet integrity through complex account reconciliations and financial reporting oversightMaintain compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and audit requirements; serve as primary finance contact for auditors as neededStabilize, document, and improve accounting processes to increase efficiency and accuracyIdentify quick-win process improvements and automation opportunities, particularly around close and reportingServe as finance lead or key stakeholder for ERP implementations, system conversions, or post-acquisition integrationsTranslate accounting and reporting requirements into functional specifications for IT and developersSupport M&A, divestiture, or restructuring efforts including purchase accounting, opening balance sheets, and integrationPartner with Operations, HR, and senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysisProvide clear, executive-level financial insights in fast-moving or ambiguous environments. 10+ years of progressive experience in Accounting or Finance, including Controller, Director of Accounting, or senior consulting rolesDemonstrated success stepping into interim or project-based finance leadership rolesDeep experience with month-end close, audit management, and balance sheet cleanupStrong exposure to system implementations or upgrades (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, JD Edwards, Dynamics, Hyperion, BlackLine, or similar).