
location_on11939, Midvale Drive, Arrow Heights, Maryland Heights, Saint Louis County, Missouri, 63043, United States
Jefferson Wells, a Sikich Company, is seeking an experienced Interim Accounting Manager to provide leadership and operational support within a client's finance function. This contract engagement, lasting approximately three months, requires a hands-on professional capable of balancing team leadership responsibilities with active involvement in financial reporting, compliance, and process oversight.
In this position, you will oversee key accounting processes, guide a small team, and collaborate with leadership to ensure accurate and timely financial information. The role is designed for a versatile leader who can step in to stabilize operations, refine internal controls, and drive financial analysis. You will play a critical part in supporting budgeting, audit readiness, and ongoing financial planning initiatives.
Day-to-day, you will provide direction to accounting staff, manage hiring and onboarding activities, and foster a collaborative culture. Beyond team management, you will serve as a finance liaison to operational teams, translating complex financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders. This role demands a balance of strategic oversight and hands-on execution, from supervising accounts payable and payroll workflows to preparing regulatory cost reporting documentation.
Interested candidates should submit their resume and relevant experience details to Jefferson Wells for consideration. This is a W2 contract position with a rate of $60+/hour, negotiable based on experience.
Work model: Hybrid
11939, Midvale Drive, Arrow Heights, Maryland Heights, Saint Louis County, Missouri, 63043, United States
Maryland Heights, Missouri
Skills: Gaap, Excel, Great Plains, Adp Workforce Now.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
Prior experience in a supervisory or leadership role. Background in healthcare or not-for-profit environments. CPA designation. Experience with Great Plains and ADP Workforce Now.