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Interim VP of Accounting / Controller (Contract)
Denver, CO (on-site preferred) | Full-time hours preferred, part-time considered | Immediate start
About the Company
Our client is a fast-growing, VC-backed, multi-brand consumer e-commerce company with more than $200M in annual revenue. It has grown by bringing several great brands under one roof. Each brand runs its own P&L on its own NetSuite instance, and all of them share one tax and audit process. While the company searches for a permanent accounting leader, it's looking for an experienced interim who can step in, support the team, and help keep reporting accurate and on track.
About the Role
This is a hands-on interim engagement, and you'd make a real difference from day one. It lasts until the permanent VP of Accounting / Controller is in place. You'll report to the CFO, who is based out of state, and you'll be the senior finance leader in the Denver office. You'll partner closely with the CEO, COO, and Chief of Staff. Your first focus is getting to know the accounting team and understanding where they need support. You'll also make sure leadership can rely on the numbers.
What You'll Do
- Get to know the accounting team, onshore and offshore (15–20 people, including several accounting managers and an Assistant Controller), and recommend how to set them up for success.
- Review the team's work and the financial reports before they go to leadership.
- Evaluate accounting processes across the multiple NetSuite instances and entity P&Ls, then help identify gaps and quick wins.
- Roll up your sleeves and pitch in wherever the team needs you.
- Join regular check-ins with the CFO, COO, Chief of Staff, and CEO.
What You Bring
- Experience as a Controller, VP of Accounting, or CFO at a company with $200–500M in revenue.
- Strong GAAP knowledge, and the ability to clearly explain how you think about the financials.
- Availability to start the week of October 19th.
- Ability to work on-site in Denver.
It's a Bonus If You Have
- E-commerce or direct-to-consumer experience.
- Experience at a VC-backed company.
- Multi-entity and post-acquisition integration experience, ideally in NetSuite.
- Experience managing offshore accounting teams.
You'll Thrive Here If
You enjoy coming alongside a team and earning their trust quickly. You're a steady, approachable leader who also gives leadership the candid view they need. And you like helping a team grow, without needing to be the hero.
Engagement Details
- Type: interim 1099 contract through Ascent CFO Solutions
- Pay: $110-125/hour, based on experience
- Schedule: full-time preferred; 15–25 hours/week considered for the right candidate
- Duration: until a permanent hire is in place (likely mid-October to December/January)
Skills Required
- Experience as a Controller, VP of Accounting, or CFO at a company with $200–500 million in revenue
- Strong GAAP knowledge and ability to clearly explain financial statements and accounting judgments
- Availability to start the week of October 19
- Ability to work on-site in Denver, Colorado
- E-commerce or direct-to-consumer experience
- Experience at a venture capital-backed company
- Multi-entity and post-acquisition integration experience, ideally with NetSuite
- Experience managing offshore accounting teams
Ascent CFO Solutions Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — The remote-first model with flexible hours and schedule autonomy is emphasized, enhancing perceived total compensation value. Feedback suggests the ability to manage one’s own schedule and avoid heavy micromanagement is a standout part of the package.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for W-2 employees is consistently listed in career materials. This core insurance breadth is presented as a key element of the benefits offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company matching is included across postings. This employer match reinforces long-term financial security as part of total rewards.
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What We Do
Ascent CFO Solutions is a team of fractional financial professionals with deep and diverse experiences who thrive in multi-faceted roles. Our team provides financial modeling, cash flow forecasting, data visualization, funding/capital strategy, fractional CFO consulting, interim CFO and accounting, general accounting, and M&A support to high-growth startups and established companies in all stages. We are not simply service providers. Since 2011, Ascent CFO Solutions has committed to being a firm that partners closely with its clients. We become part of the client’s trusted team and work directly with senior leadership. We differentiate our team by our level of responsiveness, accuracy, and expertise, and we utilize cloud-based tools for innovative scalable processes. Our customized approach for each client ensures that companies move in the right direction - Upward.
Why Work With Us
As a Fractional CFO firm, our team members work for multiple clients on a wide range of business matters across a variety of industries. We offer flexible schedules, the opportunity to work with growing companies who are going through transformation, and a team of caring and intelligent financial professionals who always have your back.
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