About This Role
Controller Job Description
- JOB TYPE: Part\-Time
- JOB LOCATION: 100% Virtual
- CATEGORY: Finance and Accounting
Preferred CFO is an outsourced/fractional CFO firm providing premium Finance, Accounting, HR and Payroll assistance to growing and emerging companies. We are seeking a dynamic and accomplished individual to assume the outsourced controllership position for a select group of our existing clients. This position delivers part\-time/outsourced controller services to a variety of companies simultaneously. Being a key team member for several different clients provides the controller with broad exposure to different businesses, management styles, and best practices. As a trusted advisor to the executive management teams within these companies, the controller is expected to oversee the tactical finance and accounting function within the company.
Preferred CFO is a fully remote office, we have never had an office in out 10\+ years. Very flexible, fun, work environment. As a small company, we do not offer benefits, however, if you go to healthcare.gov, you can see the options you have for benefits.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the day\-to\-day accounting work of the accountant assigned to the client
- Maintain general ledger and chart of accounts
- Complete the month\-end close workbook for each client on a timely basis (i.e. no later than the 10th day after month end)
- Reconcile all balance sheet and income statement accounts as part of the monthly close process
- Assist the assigned CFO with the monthly reporting package
- Prepare and record general journal entries, primarily for more complex accounting areas or areas involving judgment and estimates (i.e. revenue recognition)
- Develop strong working relationships with clients and other stakeholders
- Provide leadership and support to junior accountants
- Report risk issues and potential opportunities to the assigned CFO
- Suggest and implement operational best practices within the finance and accounting department
- Employ good, sound judgment and become a trusted advisor within the company
- Develop and manage financial controls in accordance with the company's procedures
- Generate qualified leads for future engagements by networking with other professional trusted advisors
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required (CPA, MBA or MAcc a plus)
- QuickBooks Certified (within 90 days of hire)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
- Bill.com and Expensify experience a plus
- Strong and verifiable technical accounting skills
- Ability to plan, direct, and control the tactical accounting function for multiple client companies at any given time
- A decisive individual who possesses a "big picture" perspective and is well versed in implementing and maintaining effective accounting controls and systems
- Ability to analyze existing operations and recommend and implement both revised and new policies, procedures, and systems