We are looking for an experienced Controller to provide senior-level accounting leadership for a large, global, publicly traded organization in Richmond, Virginia. This Long-term Contract position will support the finance function during a period of staffing constraints and will help maintain accurate, timely, and compliant reporting across complex accounting areas. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in corporate accounting, strong judgment in technical reporting matters, and the ability to guide daily financial operations in a dynamic environment. This Controller opportunity offers a remote work schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Lead core accounting and controllership activities for a large public company, ensuring reliable financial results and strong operational oversight.
• Prepare and review external and internal financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and public company requirements, including support for earnings-per-share calculations.
• Manage complex accounting matters such as legal contingencies, stock-based compensation, and derivative-related reporting with accuracy and sound technical judgment.
• Oversee intercompany accounting processes, including reconciliation, elimination, and resolution of cross-entity transaction issues.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to ensure deadlines are met and reporting is complete and well-documented.
• Partner with finance and business stakeholders to address accounting issues, improve controls, and maintain consistency across global operations.
• Utilize Workiva and Oracle to support reporting, documentation, account analysis, and overall accounting process execution.
• Provide experienced coverage for controller-level responsibilities during an ongoing staffing gap and broader organizational change.