Job Title: Interim Group Financial Controller (US GAAP Specialist)
Location: London, UK (Hybrid or On-site)
Contract Type: Interim / Fixed-Term Contract (6–12 months)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Our client is a global organisation with operations across North America, EMEA, and APAC. Due to a recent transition in the finance leadership team and increased regulatory demands, they are seeking an experienced Interim Group Financial Controller to join the London-based head office. This role is critical to ensuring accurate and timely group financial reporting under US GAAP, driving technical accounting compliance, and leading global consolidation efforts.
Lead the group financial reporting process, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, in compliance with US GAAP.
Oversee group consolidations across multiple international subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Act as the subject matter expert on technical accounting issues, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), and other relevant US GAAP standards.
Manage the external audit process and liaise with auditors to ensure a clean audit opinion.
Ensure compliance with SOX/internal controls, working closely with internal audit and compliance teams.
Provide strategic input on financial governance, policy implementation, and process improvement.
Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Legal, and Treasury teams to provide financial insights and support business decision-making.
Support the CFO in ad hoc financial projects, system improvements, and M&A activity where required.
Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent).
Minimum of 10 years' post-qualified experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior group finance/controller role.
Expert knowledge of US GAAP and strong understanding of IFRS.
Experience in a multinational and multi-currency environment.
Proven ability to lead group consolidations and reporting across global subsidiaries.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, including working with C-suite and external advisors.
Prior experience working in a fast-paced environment, ideally within private equity-backed or listed businesses.
Strong systems experience (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Hyperion, OneStream, or similar consolidation/reporting tools).
Hands-on and delivery-focused with strong technical accounting knowledge.
Pragmatic and commercially aware; able to balance compliance with business needs.
Excellent communicator and leader, with the ability to build trust across global teams.
High attention to detail and commitment to financial integrity.
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