Interim Controller
AuditFriendly Careers • Cincinnati, Ohio • Contractor
Posted on Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Location – Cincinnati, OH – Remote with occasional travel
Duration – 6+ months
Interview – Virtual
Job Description –
The client has a real estate transaction that has recently signed and has a more unique ask looking for an interim "super" controller / CFO to assist with Transition / insourcing of a fully outsourced finance function / bookkeeper Overseeing system implementation of MRI - which is a specialized software for real estate property management Traditional controllership / FP&A needs - financial reporting, financial statement close, day to day accounting Key resource attributes Industry experience with real estate Familiarity with MRI Financial / controllership experience / CPA.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Interim Controller / CFO to support a real estate organization during a critical transition period. The role will lead the insourcing of a fully outsourced finance and bookkeeping function, oversee a new MRI property management system implementation, and manage core controllership and FP&A activities.
This is a hands-on role requiring strong accounting leadership, real estate industry experience, and the ability to operate both strategically and operationally.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the transition and insourcing of finance and accounting functions from an outsourced provider
- Oversee and support the implementation of MRI (real estate property management system)
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, and reconciliations
- Own the monthly and quarterly financial close process
- Prepare and review financial statements and management reporting
- Provide FP&A support, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Ensure accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls during the transition period
- Serve as a key finance leader partnering with executive leadership
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
- Strong real estate industry background
- Hands-on controllership experience (financial close, reporting, accounting operations)
- Familiarity with MRI software (required or strongly preferred)
- CPA strongly preferred
- Experience leading finance transformations or insourcing initiatives
- Ability to work on-site or locally in Cincinnati
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $110,000–$170,000 per year (median ~$136,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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