Interim Financial Controller - US GAAP & SOX

Job Title: Interim Financial Controller (US Listing Support)Location: Hybrid (Glasgow based with flexibility for remote working)Contract Type: Interim (6-9 months)Start Date: ASAPDay Rate: Competitive, DOE

We're supporting a high-growth, internationally expanding business as they prepare for a US stock market listing. To help them navigate this critical phase, we're looking for a commercially sharp Interim Financial Controller with US listing experience to bolster their finance function and ensure IPO-readiness from both a technical and operational standpoint.

• Act as a key finance lead in the IPO workstream, supporting CFO and external advisors through the listing process

• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX readiness

• Lead technical accounting reviews and help prepare required financial statements, disclosures, and audit documentation

• Strengthen internal controls and improve financial reporting processes to meet US public company standards

• Partner with cross-functional teams (legal, tax, IR, etc.) to align financial operations with listing requirements

• Support the build-out of a scalable finance function for life as a public company

• Manage and coordinate the external audit process, including PCAOB audit standards

• Provide ad hoc strategic financial input to the executive team and board

• Proven experience supporting a company through a US IPO or direct listing

• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, SEC filings, and SOX compliance

• ACA/CPA or equivalent qualification with a strong technical accounting background

• Experience working with US advisors, auditors, and legal counsel

• Comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with lots of moving parts

• Able to operate hands-on when needed, but also step up to board-level conversations

• Experience in high-growth tech, life sciences, or clean energy sectors

• Big 4 background and/or prior public company experience

• Familiarity with dual reporting (e.g., IFRS and US GAAP)

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