Fractional Controller

What if your next role gave you real ownership of the accounting function, without being tied to one company full-time and flexibility to manage your own hours and schedule? Ascent CFO Solutions is expanding our team of fractional Controllers: experienced accounting leaders who partner with startups, scale-ups, and PE-/VC-backed companies to build and run the financial infrastructure that lets them grow. You'll step into a portfolio of clients as a hands-on leader, doing the meaningful accounting work that keeps a company's books accurate, its close on time, and its leadership team informed.

Responsibilities

Partner with startups, scale-ups, and PE-/VC-backed companies to build and run the financial infrastructure that lets them grow; Oversee general ledger setup, account control, journal entries, and monthly close and reporting; Produce financial reporting packages, including dashboards and KPI reporting that leadership actually uses; Oversee payroll processes, bank reconciliations, cash management, and intercompany accounts; Manage year-end audit engagements, research and implement new accounting pronouncements, and prepare debt compliance and bank reporting; Prepare periodic consolidated financial statements, including all eliminating entries

Requirements

12+ years in Finance/Accounting, including at least 5 years in a leadership role; Strong understanding of GAAP and hands-on experience managing the full accounting cycle; Experience across a range of industries - Technology, SaaS, Professional Services, Construction, Manufacturing, eCommerce, Healthcare, CPG, FinTech, Real Estate, and more; Proven experience with fast-growth companies, from early stage up to $50M+ in revenue; Proficient with QBO and ERP systems (NetSuite, etc.), payroll/expense/bill pay systems (Gusto and similar), and advanced Excel; Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration; Must live in Colorado, Arizona, or Florida; This is a remote role with some in-person meetings as needed and team events

Nice to have

CPA preferred

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees averaging 25+ hours/week; 401(k) with company match; Paid sick time, holiday time, and volunteer time; Collaborative remote environment with occasional, optional in-person team building; True flexibility to manage a portfolio of clients on a schedule that works for you; Built-in client pipeline backed by a team of CFOs, Controllers, and Accountants; Community of finance professionals who share knowledge and solve problems together