Interim Controller - Boulder

ascentcfo; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 187,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a growing AdTech company based in Boulder, CO, seeks 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.

Qualifications

• Experience with high-volume transactional environments (AdTech/MarTech).
• Strong revenue recognition expertise and close management from start to finish.
• Ability to own month-end close and related processes.
• Payroll GL entries and commission/bonus cycles experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the full close process: 5-day flash close and 9-day full close.
• Manage revenue recognition in a high-volume environment.
• Oversee accounting for software assets.
• Handle payroll GL entries.
• Execute monthly/quarterly commission and bonus processes.
• Lead lean accounting team through a transition period.
• Partner with CFO on day-to-day accounting operations.

Skills

Revenue recognition

Close ownership

AdTech/MarTech

Independent ownership

Tools

NetSuite

Looker

FloQast

CaptivateIQ

Expensify

Tipalti

Spendflow

Concur

Job description

Interim Controller

Location: Boulder, CO (Hybrid — Tues/Wed/Thurs in-office; remote considered for exceptional AdTech/MarTech candidates)
Engagement Length: ~6 months
Target 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 Accountant 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 Recognitionin 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