Interim Controller POST NUMBER: 483517

A growing, investment-focused organization in the real estate / asset management sector is seeking an experienced Interim Controller to step in and provide leadership and stability within its accounting function during a transitional period.
This is a hands-on, high-visibility role overseeing a small but capable team and ensuring accurate, audit-ready financial reporting in a complex multi-entity environment.

About the Opportunity

The organization operates across a multi-entity structure and is looking for a seasoned accounting leader to help maintain continuity, strengthen processes, and drive reporting accuracy . You will partner closely with an existing accounting team and provide guidance during a period of change.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of audit-ready, GAAP-compliant financial statements
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and period-end close processes
• Manage and review consolidations across multiple legal entities
• Maintain and strengthen intercompany accounting processes
• Support audit readiness and financial reporting quality
• Provide hands-on leadership to a team of accounting professionals
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Controller or senior accounting leader in a complex environment
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation
• Experience with multi-entity consolidations and intercompany accounting
• Background in audit support and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within real estate, REITs, or investment management environments
• Familiarity with ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, Dynamics GP, etc.)
• Experience managing large, multi-entity structures (50 entities)
• Demonstrated success in stabilizing and optimizing accounting operations
• Strong leadership skills, with a focus on team development and process improvement

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.