Controller
Robert Half Management Resources
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The client seeks an Interim Controller to cover a leave of absence in the sports and entertainment industry. The role oversees the accounting function, manages month-end close, and ensures accurate U.S. GAAP financial reporting. It reports to the CFO and is based in downtown San Diego, with three onsite days per week. The assignment runs through year-end, with potential extension.
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Description Interim Controller
Location: Downtown San Diego, CA (3 days onsite per week)
Duration: Through year-end with potential extension
Start Date: Immediate / Next Week
Reports To: CFO
Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Controller to provide leave-of-absence coverage for a dynamic organization within the sports and entertainment industry. This hands-on leadership role will oversee the accounting function, manage the month-end close process, and ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting expertise, experience working in a fast-paced environment, and extensive knowledge of Great Plains.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the monthly close process, ensuring completion within an 8-day close cycle
Supervise and support two direct reports responsible for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements
Review, approve, and post journal entries, including:
Revenue recognition
Prepaids
Accruals
Other recurring and non-recurring entries
Perform and review month-end balance sheet reconciliations
Oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP
Support the budgeting process, ensuring financial data rollups and reporting adhere to accounting standards
Provide technical accounting guidance related to:
ASC 606 Revenue Recognition
ASC 842 Lease Accounting
Partner closely with executive leadership to provide financial analysis and accounting support
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Significant experience serving as a Controller or Senior Accounting Leader
Strong technical accounting background with expertise in U.S. GAAP
Hands-on experience with:
ASC 606
ASC 842
Financial statement preparation and reporting
General ledger management
Month-end close leadership
Extensive experience with Great Plains
Experience using Concur and Management Reporter preferred
Proven ability to work independently and step into a leadership role with minimal ramp-up time
Strong communication and team management skills Requirements ASC 606, ASC 842, Month End Close, Great Plains (GPAC), Financial Statement, Financial Statement Preparation, Accruals, Journal Entries, Month-end Journal Entries, Posting Journal Entries, Prepaids, Concur, US GAAP, Reconciliations
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How this job compares
Set against the 772 open Controller jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- California median$189–240K/yr56 salary ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 111 open Controller jobs in California and 772 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
- 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 (600 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 409 of the 772 open Controller jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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