Accounting Manager--2 year Growth to Controller
CFS
Denver, CO
Accounting Manager—2-year growth to Controller
About the Opportunity
We’re partnering with a mission-driven, community-focused organization to hire an Accounting Manager who wants more than just a box on the org chart. This is a chance to join a highly respected accounting function within a growing organization led by a strong, people-first leadership team.
The culture here is collaborative, grounded, and genuinely supportive—this is a place where people stay because the leadership is strong and the people are exceptional. Mentorship is core to how the team operates, and this role is ideal for someone who enjoys developing others while continuing to grow themselves.
Company Highlights
- Growth runway to Controller in a realistic, supported timeframe
- Small team = broad exposure (corporate, property, and operational accounting)
- Accounting is well respected internally and viewed as a strategic partner
- Leadership that truly values mentorship and development
- Organization is deeply involved in community service and impact-driven work
- Meaningful work, strong culture, and work-life balance that’s actually respected
The Accounting Manager Opportunity
- The Accounting Manager will play a hands-on leadership role within a multi-entity environment, supporting both corporate and operational accounting. Because this is a lean, well-run team, the role offers exposure across multiple areas rather than being siloed or pigeonholed.
- This position has a clear path to Controller-level responsibility within ~2 years for the right individual.
Accounting Manager Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee day-to-day accounting operations across multiple entities
- Lead month-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reviews
- Support corporate accounting and property/project-level accounting activities
- Review and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and GAAP compliance
- Partner closely with operations, development, and leadership teams
- Strengthen internal controls and improve accounting processes
- Mentor and develop accounting staff; foster a collaborative team environment
- Assist with audits and external partner relationships
Accounting Manager Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Prior experience in real estate, construction, development, or project-based environments is a major plus
- Strong understanding of GAAP and full-cycle accounting
- Comfortable operating in a small-company, high-visibility environment
Salary up to $125K + Bonus
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MaxSalary: USD125000
MinSalary: USD115000
About the Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.