Interim Controller
- 7–11 Month Contract (potential extension)
- Chicago, IL
IFG-US is partnering with a client in the food & beverage space seeking an experienced Interim Controller to step in during a leave of absence. This role will focus heavily on managing and optimizing discretionary spend—particularly marketing and trade spend—analyzing run rates, and driving more efficient resource allocation. With minimal transition support expected, this position requires someone who can quickly assess, operate, and lead with confidence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee discretionary spend, including marketing and trade investments
- Analyze run rate vs. spend and identify optimization opportunities
- Partner with cross-functional teams to improve financial visibility and decision-making
- Navigate corporate/division-level financial structures, including chargebacks
Skills & Experience:
- CPA required
- Prior experience in food & beverage industry
- Strong corporate/division or business unit finance experience (chargebacks exposure required)
- Ability to ramp quickly with minimal training