[Hiring] VP Controller @8020 Consulting

Role Description

As a full-time consultant with 8020, you'll leverage your controllership expertise to lead high-impact projects that ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency. Your work will make a visible impact—without the need for travel.

Projects are matched to your experience and designed to stretch your skills. Examples of recent controllership-aligned engagements include:

• Establishing and optimizing month-end close processes for a PE-owned consumer products company
• Implementing internal controls and policies for a rapidly scaling e-commerce brand
• Leading the transition to ASC 842 lease accounting compliance for a national retail chain
• Redesigning chart of accounts and reporting structures during a finance transformation initiative
• Overseeing the accounting integration of an acquired entity for a Fortune 500 client
• Acting as interim controller during a leadership transition for a media and entertainment firm

You'll play a critical role in helping clients maintain compliance, streamline reporting, and position their finance teams for long-term success.

Qualifications

• Strong controllership experience across multiple industries
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP, month-end close, internal controls, and financial reporting
• Experience with a variety of accounting systems or integration work
• A proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving and process improvement

Requirements

• Communication: You’re focused, concise, candid, and respectful—able to clearly articulate insights across functions and levels.
• Connectors: You build authentic, professional relationships that make collaboration seamless and enjoyable.
• Intellectually Curious: You seek to understand the broader business context, connecting dots between operations, strategy, and finance.
• Excellence in Action: You’re committed to quality, problem solving, and delivering real improvements for clients.
• Collective Success: You take pride in contributing to our firm’s growth and in celebrating shared achievements.
• Sense of Urgency: You act with intention, care, and responsiveness.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with paid bench time
• Performance-based bonus plans
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO, company and floating holidays
• Ongoing training, mentorship, and educational reimbursement
• Robust professional development resources

Company Description

8020 Consulting brings deep finance and accounting expertise to clients ranging from Fortune 50 corporations to venture-backed startups. We deliver high-impact solutions across the full scope of the CFO's office—from strategic analysis and process improvements to system implementations and transaction support.

Our environment is dynamic, collaborative, and built on a culture that values clear communication, intellectual curiosity, and collective success.