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Job overview
RGP seeks an Interim Controller to lead accounting and finance operations for a growing regional landscaping and property services company during expansion. The role guides the accounting team through close, reporting, audit preparation, and post-acquisition integration. It is onsite in Downtown Los Angeles for an initial 2–3 months, with potential extension. Experience establishing post-transaction reporting processes, mapping accounts, and creating opening balance sheets is especially valuable.
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Full job description
A rapidly growing regional landscaping and property services company is seeking an Interim Controller to lead its accounting and finance operations during a period of expansion. This leadership role will guide a strong accounting team through month‑end close, reporting, audit preparation, and post‑acquisition integration.
Given the company’s highly acquisitive growth model, experience in standing up reporting processes post‑transaction, chart of accounts mapping, and opening balance sheet creation will be especially valuable. This is an onsite role in Downtown Los Angeles, with an initial engagement duration of 2–3 months and potential for extension.
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Manage month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial results.
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Prepare and deliver monthly reporting packages, including detailed analytics, variance analysis, and actionable operational insights.
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Lead audit readiness, ensuring documentation completeness and coordination with external auditors.
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Oversee and mentor the accounting team, reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and analytical results for accuracy and consistency.
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Support post‑acquisition accounting and integration, including chart of accounts mapping and balance sheet setup.
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Collaborate cross‑functionally with FP&A, operations, and executive leadership to improve processes and strengthen financial controls.
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Controller or Senior Accounting leadership experience within a multi‑entity or acquisitive mid-size environment.
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Strong command of US GAAP, consolidation, and audit processes.
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Hands‑on proficiency with ERP systems (IFS preferred) and advanced Excel, Power BI analytics.
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Practical post‑M&A experience — mapping accounts, setting up opening balances, and reconciling acquisition entries.
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A roll‑up‑your‑sleeves attitude, proactive leadership style, and comfort working onsite in a collaborative, highly acquisitive environment.
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An inspirational place for you to do your best work, be engaged in meaningful ways, and continually develop the skills, competencies and qualities that set our team apart.
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Compensation commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market and operational factors.
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Total Rewards include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Professional Development Program, Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required).
At RGP, we're creating a future where businesses produce their best work without constraints. We've built a global network of over 2,600 experts across four regions, providing a comprehensive suite of solutions across on-demand talent, next-generation consulting, and outsourced services to support organizations at every stage of their growth journey. Trusted by Fortune 100 companies and emerging disruptors alike, we challenge conventional ways of working, drive growth, and pave the way for long-term success through bold innovation and fearless collaboration.
Our values guide everything we do and strengthen our commitment to people. By combining smart processes, human-centered design, and advanced technology, we celebrate our team's excellence and ensure we grow together. We believe in the power of continuous learning and development to drive both individual and organizational success. It’s time to rethink how work gets done. Dare to Work Differently® with RGP.
RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected trait and encourage all applicants to apply.
How this job compares
Set against the 739 open Controller jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- California median$180–235K/yr52 salary ranges
- US median$58–83/hr24 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 114 open Controller jobs in California and 739 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
- Robert Half45 open
- Aston Carter3 open
- CliftonLarsonAllen LLP2 open
- Experience
- Controller postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (587 postings).
- Education
- 391 of the 739 open Controller jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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