Interim Controller - Boulder

Ascent CFO Solutions

Boulder, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$90–$95 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Receivable, Adtech, Financial Control, Head of Finance, Looker, NetSuite, Process Development, Process Management, Revenue Management, Revenue Recognition, Software Development, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Accounting
LOCATION
Boulder, CO
POSTED
21 days ago

Interim Controller

Location: Boulder, CO (Hybrid — Tues/Wed/Thurs in-office; remote considered for exceptional AdTech/MarTech candidates)Engagement Length: ~6 monthsTarget Start Date: Mid-to-late July Compensation: $90-95/hour (W2 or 1099)

About the Opportunity

Our client, a growing AdTech company based in Boulder, CO, is seeking an experienced Interim Controller to provide critical coverage during a maternity leave transition. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role for someone who thrives on ownership and can step into an established process with minimal ramp-up.

This is not a strategic CFO-level position - it's a "get it done" role for someone who wants to lead a lean, capable team and independently own the monthly close.

The Situation

The current Controller is transitioning out for a 16-week leave, with the interim Controller assuming full responsibility by the end of July. The Interim Controller will lead a lean team consisting of a Staff Accounting and Contract Senior Accountant.What You'll Do:

  • Independently own the full close process: a 5-day flash close (cash/AR/revenue) and a 9-day full close
  • Manage Revenue Recognition in a high-volume transactional environment
  • Oversee accounting for internally developed software assets
  • Handle GL entries related to payroll
  • Execute monthly/quarterly commission and bonus processes
  • Lead and support a lean accounting team through a transition period
  • Partner closely with the CFO on day-to-day accounting operations

What We're Looking For

Experience & Technical Skills

  • Background in AdTech, MarTech, or similar high-volume transactional tech environments
  • Strong technical accounting skills, particularly Revenue Recognition
  • Proven ability to independently manage a close process from start to finish
  • Experience with payroll-related GL entries and commission/bonus cycles

Systems

  • NetSuite required
  • Experience with any of the following is a plus: Looker, FloQast, CaptivateIQ (commissions/bonuses — a big plus), Expensify, Tipalti, Spendflow, Concur

Soft Skills & Culture Fit

  • High personal agency — able to drive tasks to completion with minimal oversight
  • Strong critical thinking — proactively flags issues and asks the right questions before problems compound
  • Accountability — owns mistakes and adapts quickly
  • Communication style that's direct, objective, and low-drama — matches a CFO who is laid-back but highly direct

Powered by JazzHR

About the Company

A

Ascent CFO Solutions