New Tatum Consulting opportunity for a hybrid Interim Controller Northwest Houston, TX (Hybrid: On-site two days per week required for local candidates. This consulting project will require on average 32 hours per week. (up to 40 during peak periods).
Tatum is seeking an Interim Controller for our client, a high-growth managed services organization. The client company is less than $10 million in annual revenue. The position requires a hands-on financial leader to immediately step in, maintain clean books, prepare monthly BOD presentation, partner with executive leadership and handle M&A data requests.
location: Tomball, Texas
job type: Contract
salary: $80 - 100 per hour
work hours: 8 to 5
education: Bachelor's degree
experience: 10 Years
responsibilities:
Highlighted Duties & Core Responsibilities
- Day to Day Accounting: Keep books clean, execute month-end close, perform bank and GL reconciliations, ensure proper booking of revenue, expenses, and COGS in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Board & Executive Reporting: Prepare, present, and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reports, dashboards, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and Board of Directors.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead annual budgeting, capital planning, and forecasting, with mandatory in-person availability for the November 2027 planning cycle.
- Operational Execution & Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with bookkeeper and executive leadership team. Oversee AR/AP, cash flow, financial risk and internal controls.
- Strategic M&A Support: Provide financial modeling, due diligence, valuation analysis, and integration planning to handle periodic M&A requests and cash flow analysis.
qualifications:
Must-Have Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- Certifications: CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred (not required).
- Industry Experience: Managed Service Provider (MSP) / IT services background highly desired (recurring revenue, MRR/ARR, service profitability, project accounting).
- ERP & Systems Toolstack: Hands-on proficiency in QuickBooks Online is a must have, RAMP (payments/credit cards), and Halo PSA (integrated) preferred.
- Must have 5+ years of leadership experience in a mid-size company with >$50 million in revenue. I deal candidates will have previous background at the CFO, VP of Finance, or Controller level.
- Management & Team Background: Proven track record leading financial operations, managing small finance teams, and acting as a strategic partner to executive leadership and boards.
- Current Direct Reports: Currently, only one Bookkeeper reports to this role, making this a very hands-on execution position.
skills: Quickbooks, CPA, Month-End Close, Mergers/Acquisitions, Board/Investor Reporting
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
