<p>We are looking for an interim Controller to support an investment banking business in Denver, Colorado through a Contract engagement. This position will lead core accounting and reporting activities, oversee close and compliance processes, and provide financial insight that supports business performance and decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, leadership experience, and a background in complex revenue recognition and operational finance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the preparation and distribution of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including analysis at the department, practice, and business-segment level.</p><p>• Direct the month-end close cycle by reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, intercompany activity, allocation support, and general ledger accuracy.</p><p>• Oversee daily accounting functions across revenues, receivables, payables, payroll, and employee expense accounting to ensure timely and accurate processing.</p><p>• Apply revenue recognition guidance to advisory engagements, including retainers, success-based fees, time-based billing arrangements, deferred revenue, and variable consideration.</p><p>• Collaborate with business leaders, deal teams, and practice support staff to align revenue assignment, incentive calculations, and expense allocations with underlying activity.</p><p>• Partner with leadership to build annual budgets, maintain rolling forecasts, and deliver financial analysis on revenue trends, margins, efficiency, and profitability by team, sector, and service line.</p><p>• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external audit requests by organizing schedules, documentation, and supporting materials in an audit-ready manner.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with internal financial controls, corporate reporting standards while strengthening accounting processes and reporting integrity.</p><p>• Identify and implement improvements to close timelines, billing workflows, collections, payables, and expense management processes while supporting the development of accounting staff.</p>

<p>• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.</p><p>• At least 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including 2 or more years leading or managing a team.</p><p>• Strong knowledge of month-end close, financial reporting, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, and financial allocations.</p><p>• Hands-on experience with ASC 606 and revenue recognition in a services-based or similarly structured environment.</p><p>• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting platforms; experience with Sage Intacct is preferred.</p><p>• CPA designation and prior public accounting or assurance experience are preferred.</p><p>• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to support a fast-paced financial environment.</p>

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