Interim Controller

ascentcfo; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Ascent CFO Solutions is seeking an Interim Controller to support a property management/real estate client on a part-time basis. You will own day-to-day accounting, including month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting, across multiple properties.

The role requires 7+ years in property/real estate accounting, hands-on use of Yardi/AppFolio/MRI, and ability to work independently on a 30-hour/week schedule. Immediate start with potential extension.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting experience with property/real estate focus.
• Experience with property management software (Yardi, AppFolio, MRI).
• Strong CAM reconciliations, lease accounting, and owner reporting.
• Able to work independently on a part-time schedule.
• Interim/fractional/consulting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Oversee property-level accounting: CAM reconciliations, tenant billing, lease accounting, owner reporting.
• Review and maintain books across multiple properties or entities.
• Partner with property management teams on budget vs. actual reporting.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and investor/lender reporting requirements.
• Supervise and support the accounting team.

Skills

Property accounting experience

GAAP knowledge

Independent work

Tools

Yardi

AppFolio

MRI

Job description

Interim Controller – Property Accounting (Part-Time, 30 hrs/week)

Ascent CFO Solutions is looking for an Interim Controller to support a property management/real estate client on a part-time, interim basis (1099). This is a hands-on role for someone who's comfortable owning the accounting function day-to-day while the client is between permanent hires (or navigating a transition period).

What you'll be doing:

• Managing month-end close, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting
• Overseeing property-level accounting: CAM reconciliations, tenant billing, lease accounting, and owner/investor reporting
• Reviewing and maintaining accurate books across multiple properties or entities
• Partnering with property management teams on budget vs. actual reporting
• Ensuring compliance with GAAP and any investor/lender reporting requirements
• Supervising and supporting the accounting team

What we're looking for:

• 7+ years of accounting experience, with meaningful time in property/real estate accounting specifically (multifamily, commercial, or mixed-use experience all welcome)
• Experience with property management software (Yardi, AppFolio, MRI, or similar)
• Strong understanding of CAM reconciliations, lease accounting, and owner reporting
• Comfortable working independently and managing competing priorities across a part-time schedule
• Prior experience in an interim, fractional, or consulting capacity is a plus, but not required

Details:

• 30 hours/week, with some flexibility on schedule
• Hybrid schedule -Cherry Creek office
• Immediate start, 4 week engagement with possibility to extend