Interim Controller Services in Austin, Texas
An experienced CPA in the controller seat while you hire, cover a leave, or get through a sale, a system change, or an audit year.
When a controller leaves, the close does not wait. Bills still need approving, the month still needs closing, and lenders, investors, and auditors still expect numbers on schedule. Bassetti Consulting puts an experienced interim controller in the seat so the finance function keeps running while you decide what comes next.
Every interim engagement is delivered by Rob Bassetti, CPA, who has spent more than 15 years as a controller inside growing businesses. He takes ownership of the close, reporting, cash, and controls from the first week, working with your team and your systems as they are.
An interim stretch is also a chance to fix what the last transition exposed. Rob documents the close, cleans up reconciliations, and leaves a finance function that is easier to hand to a permanent hire.
Interim, fractional, or permanent?
Interim controller
- When it fits
- A gap or a transition that needs coverage now
- Time commitment
- Close to full-time for a defined period
- How it ends
- When the permanent controller is onboarded or the transition is complete
Fractional controller
- When it fits
- An ongoing need that is not yet a full-time role
- Time commitment
- A set amount of time each month
- How it ends
- It continues as long as it fits, scaling up or down
Permanent hire
- When it fits
- Enough volume to fill the role every week
- Time commitment
- Full-time, open-ended
- How it ends
- Ongoing employment
How an interim engagement runs
- Step 1
Handover
Rob Bassetti reviews the close calendar, reconciliations, open items, and system access, and meets the people who keep the books today.
- Step 2
Stabilize
The close, reporting, and cash management continue on schedule, and gaps are documented and fixed as they surface.
- Step 3
Hand off
When the permanent controller starts, Rob onboards them with documented processes, so nothing resets.
Interim controllers in Austin: common questions
Who provides interim controller services in Austin?
Bassetti Consulting, an Austin, Texas firm led by Rob Bassetti, CPA, provides interim controller coverage during searches, leaves, and transitions. Rob Bassetti has more than 15 years of controller experience and does the work himself.
What does an interim controller do?
An interim controller fills the controller seat for a defined period. The role covers the monthly close, financial reporting, cash management, and internal controls, so the finance function keeps running without a gap while the company hires or completes a transition.
How long does an interim controller engagement last?
As long as the gap does. Common examples are the length of a controller search, a leave of absence, or a defined transition such as a system conversion or an audit. The expected length is agreed at the start and can be extended.
Can an interim engagement become fractional?
Yes. Some companies find they do not need a full-time controller after all. Once the urgent work is done, the engagement can step down to a set amount of time each month.
Do you only work with Austin businesses?
No. Bassetti Consulting is based in Austin and works with growing businesses across Texas and the rest of the United States. Most engagements run remotely, inside your accounting system and your team's meeting cadence.
Is Rob Bassetti a CPA?
Yes. Rob Bassetti is a Certified Public Accountant with more than 15 years of experience as a controller, covering the monthly close, financial reporting, FP&A, audit preparation, and technical accounting.
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