Tatum by Randstad is seeking an experienced Interim Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) to lead our clients accounting function through a pivotal stage of corporate growth and evolution. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will oversee a team of 20+ professionals, lead a high-priority ERP go-live, and establish our foundational Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance framework.
location: White Plains, New York
job type: Contract
salary: $175 - 250 per hour
work hours: 8 to 5
education: Bachelor's degree
experience: 10 Years
responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Systems & Implementation: Oversee the ongoing go-live and optimization of NetSuite, ensuring seamless integration across all GL and operational reporting functions.
- SOX Compliance & Internal Controls: Design, build, and deploy a robust first-generation SOX internal control framework to safeguard assets and ensure audit readiness.
- Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and direct a direct/indirect accounting team of 23-24 people across GL, close management, and core financial operations.
- Close Cycle & Operations: Streamline monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes for speed, accuracy, and reporting discipline.
- Technical GAAP & Governance: Manage complex technical accounting positions, collaborate with external auditors, and ensure tight alignment with executive leadership.
qualifications:
Qualifications & Experience
- Proven CAO / Senior Leadership: Extensive track record serving as a CAO, specifically within mid-stage or evolving organizations undergoing rapid operational scaling.
- Hands-on ERP Implementation: Direct experience driving enterprise ERP go-lives (NetSuite experience heavily preferred).
- SOX Framework Setup: Strong expertise designing, implementing, and managing initial SOX compliance and internal control structures.
- Large Team Management: Demonstrated ability to manage and align teams of 20+ finance and accounting professionals.
- Executive Presence: Ability to partner directly with the CFO, executive leadership, and external audit teams.
- Location: Must be able to work on-site 3-4 days per week in White Plains, NY. Energy or industrial sector experience is a plus, but adaptability to high-growth corporate stages is priority #1
skills: SOX, $250-500 million
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.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
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.
