About the company
The client is a Minnesota-based SaaS organization with approximately 200 employees and a growing national customer base. As the business continued to scale, leadership needed to ensure financial accuracy, continuity, and responsiveness during a period of transition within the finance function.
Client Need
The company reached out to Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting seeking an Interim Controller with experience in Avalara sales tax reporting, month-end close, ad-hoc reporting, and special projects. The client was moving quickly and actively interviewing candidates from multiple firms, making speed and precision equally important.
Our Approach
Within hours of the inquiry, our Finance & Accounting Interim Solutions team, led by Ben DuPont, mobilized quickly. Leveraging our deep network of finance and accounting professionals across the Twin Cities, we presented three highly qualified candidates who met every technical and experiential requirement.
Beyond technical skills, our team focused on alignment. Each candidate brought SaaS experience, the ability to step into a fast-moving environment, and the leadership presence needed to support the organization through change. Speed mattered, but finding the right fit mattered more.
The Result
After initial interviews, the client selected one of Versique’s consultants and canceled remaining interviews with competing firms. The client shared that Versique exceeded expectations across several critical areas:
- Speed to Market: Candidates were identified, screened, and presented within 24 hours, allowing the client to maintain continuity in financial operations and avoid delays during a critical reporting period.
- Quality of Candidates: Each candidate brought prior SaaS experience and demonstrated the technical depth required to manage complex accounting needs, including sales tax reporting, month-end close, and special projects.
- Market Expertise: Versique’s familiarity with the Twin Cities finance and accounting talent market enabled a focused search, reducing time spent on interviews that were not aligned with the client’s needs.
- Client-Centered Delivery: By listening closely to the client’s priorities, SaaS background, Avalara experience, and interim leadership capability, the team delivered candidates who were ready to step in and contribute immediately.
For organizations navigating growth or transition, interim finance leadership can provide clarity and continuity without slowing progress. Learn more about how Versique supports finance and accounting teams through change.
