Fractional Controller — Part-Time, 20 Hours per Week

Fractional Controller — Part-Time, 20 Hours per Week

Start date: January 2027

We’re looking for an active U.S. CPA to manage a portfolio of client accounting engagements. This hands-on role combines ownership of month-end close and client workflows with budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and routine accounting support.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close across a portfolio of clients, including reconciliations, review of accounting activity, and preparation of accurate financial reports.
• Own client workflows, track deadlines and outstanding items, and keep deliverables moving.
• Communicate with clients about financial results, questions, and information needed to complete their accounting.
• Prepare and maintain budgets and rolling 13-week cash flow forecasts as needed.
• Handle routine accounting tasks, including bill payment and invoicing.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and client workflows.

Required qualifications

• Active U.S. CPA license is mandatory. No exceptions.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online and BILL (Bill.com).
• Experience managing month-end close and preparing financial statements.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and competing deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, clear communication, and reliable follow-through.
• Willingness to handle both controller-level responsibilities and routine accounting tasks.
• Based on the East Coast or available to work East Coast business hours.

Preferred experience

• Extensive experience with non-profit organizations
• Public accounting experience and/or experience serving as a fractional controller.
• Experience with budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and managing a portfolio of clients.

Schedule and benefits

• 20 hours per week, structured as either four 5-hour days or five 4-hour days.
• A consistent schedule during East Coast business hours.
• Start date: January 2027.
• 401(k) with an employer match.
• Health insurance is not offered.

To apply

Please submit:

• Your resume.
• Your CPA licensing state and active license status.
• Your preferred weekly schedule and availability to work East Coast hours.
• A brief summary of your experience with client month-end close, QuickBooks Online, and BILL.
• Your salary requirements for a 20-hour-per-week position; this is a W2 position and contractors will not be considered.

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Application Question(s):

• Are you an active US based CPA?

Work Location: Remote