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BGS Consulting

Interim Chief Accounting Officer

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Overview

Our telecom analytics client is seeking an experienced Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) Consultant to provide project-based leadership and expertise during a critical growth phase. This remote contract role (4–8 months) focuses on financial reporting, compliance, process improvement, and accounting operations. The consultant will partner closely with the CFO and executive leadership to strengthen accounting processes, support strategic initiatives, and ensure accurate reporting in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

Location

Remote

Duration

4–8 months (contract, project-based)

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee all core accounting operations, including GL, consolidations, revenue recognition, and cash flow reporting.
  • Ensure financial reporting accuracy and compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards.
  • Evaluate and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
  • Support external audit and tax compliance requirements.
  • Implement process improvements and support integration of accounting systems and tools (e.g., ERP, BI platforms).
  • Partner with FP&A and analytics teams to align financial reporting with business KPIs.
  • Provide executive-level reporting, insights, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Mentor and advise internal accounting staff to ensure continuity after the contract engagement concludes.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 15+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, including prior roles as CAO, VP of Accounting, or Corporate Controller.
  • Background in technology, telecom, or analytics industries strongly preferred.
  • Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, revenue recognition, and compliance frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience with ERP systems and BI tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Power BI).
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly assess, improve, and stabilize accounting processes in a project-based or consulting capacity.

Seniority level

  • Executive

Employment type

  • Contract

Job function

  • Accounting/Auditing

Industries

  • Accounting
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