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RGP · 4 hours ago

Interim Controller Consultant - Chicago (Hybrid)

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$95/hr - $125/hr

5+ years exp

RGP is seeking a seasoned Interim Controller Consultant to step into a critical leadership role supporting their client during a period of stabilization and enhancement. This consultant will provide hands-on operational leadership and strategic financial partnership, effectively serving as a deputy to the CFO.

Commercial

Work & Life Balance

Hiring Manager

Courtney Cross

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day controllership and back-office accounting operations, including general ledger, fixed assets, grant accounting, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and timekeeping

Oversee and stabilize monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting in compliance with GAAP and GASB standards

Partner closely with the CFO to provide strategic insights, financial analysis, and decision support

Drive cleanup and remediation efforts, including fixed asset accounting, reconciliations, and financial restatements, as needed

Support audit readiness and coordination, including Single Audit and other regulatory/compliance requirements

Evaluate, strengthen, and document internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes in alignment with COSO frameworks

Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to the accounting team while fostering accountability and continuous improvement

Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and advisors across a complex organizational structure

Support finance transformation initiatives, process improvements, and system optimization efforts, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

Qualification

Controllership expertiseGAAP complianceGASB standardsMicrosoft Dynamics 365Financial reportingInternal controlsAudit managementExecutive communicationCoaching abilitiesProcess improvementFinancial analysisPublic accounting backgroundProfessional certificationLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

5+ years of progressive controllership experience, including responsibility for financial reporting and close

Prior experience in large, complex organizations ($1B+ revenue) with multi-entity or highly regulated environments

Strong working knowledge of GASB standards, government accounting requirements, and compliance frameworks such as the Single Audit Act

Demonstrated experience leading audits, managing remediation efforts, and supporting financial restatements

Hands-on experience with fixed asset accounting and balance sheet cleanup initiatives

Proven ability to design, implement, and sustain strong internal controls and accounting policies

Executive-level communication skills with the ability to clearly present financial data to senior leadership and stakeholders

Preferred

Government, public sector, or non-profit accounting experience strongly preferred

Experience working with or implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) preferred

Professional certification preferred: CPA (strongly preferred), CGFM, or CMA

Public accounting background and prior experience leading accounting or finance transformation initiatives are a plus

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) savings plan

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Professional development program

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required)

Company

RGP

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RGP (Nasdaq: RGP) is an award-winning global professional services firm with three decades of experience helping the world’s top organizations navigate change and seize opportunity.

Founded in 2004

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

1001-5000 employees