Interim Controller — Real Estate & Construction

Vaco; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in Nashville, TN is seeking an experienced Interim Controller to lead accounting operations during a transitional period for a growing real estate and infrastructure organization. Start ASAP for a 3–6 month assignment.

Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day accounting, month-end close, consolidated reporting, GAAP compliance, GL reconciliations, and multi-entity leadership. Collaboration with executive leadership will shape financial strategy and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience preferred.
• Strong financial reporting and GAAP knowledge required.
• Experience with multi-entity consolidation.
• Construction real estate or project-based accounting experience preferred.
• Sage Intacct experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close.
• Manage consolidated financial reporting and GAAP compliance.
• Supervise general ledger and account reconciliations.
• Lead accounting across a complex multi-entity environment.
• Oversee work-in-progress and construction accounting activities.
• Partner with executive leadership on financial reporting and accounting initiatives.

Skills

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Consolidation

Multi-entity accounting

Construction accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Vaco by Highspring in Nashville, TN is seeking an experienced Interim Controller to lead accounting operations during a transitional period for a growing real estate and infrastructure organization. Start ASAP for a 3–6 month assignment.

Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day accounting, month-end close, consolidated reporting, GAAP compliance, GL reconciliations, and multi-entity leadership. Collaboration with executive leadership will shape financial strategy and initiatives.