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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","company":"Ascentcfo","rawCompany":"ascentcfo","city":"Boulder","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-01T04:02:12.793Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"43-3031.00","title":"Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks","slug":"bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"541219","title":"Other Accounting Services","slug":"other-accounting-services"},{"code":"561320","title":"Temporary Help Services","slug":"temporary-help-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Interim Controller - Boulder","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. 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