Consulting Controller (Multi-location)

vcfo; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

vcfo is seeking a Consulting Controller to lead the financial operations for client engagements across Houston, Austin, and Denver. You will generate timely monthly statements, manage the full accounting cycle, and develop forecasts while guiding junior staff and collaborating with client leadership.

Ideal candidates have a BBA in Accounting or Finance, 7+ years’ leadership, and experience with QuickBooks, NetSuite, or Intacct. MBA or CPA a plus; entrepreneurial mindset encouraged.

Qualifications

• BBA in Accounting or Finance required; MBA or CPA a plus.
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience.
• Ability to lead and effectively manage Assistant Controllers and junior level accounting professionals.
• Leadership in the development of financial policies and procedures.
• Experience with accounting software packages including QuickBooks, NetSuite, Intacct, or other mid-market packages.
• Entrepreneurial spirit to expand business networks and find new client work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage staff.

Responsibilities

• Work with vcfo team members and partner with leadership teams at client companies in Houston, Austin, or Denver.
• Engage with client teams across varied industries.
• Generate timely and accurate monthly financial statements.
• Manage the full accounting cycle.
• Create and maintain corporate forecasts.
• Mentor and supervise accounting staff and foster teamwork.
• Support Board package preparation.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
• Provide ERP guidance and support for system improvements.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Entrepreneurial spirit

Team leadership

Education

BBA in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Intacct

Job description

Location(s): This hybrid position is available in Austin, TX, Houston, TX, or Denver, CO.

vcfo’s mission is to make our clients stronger

We do that by providing fractional finance and human resources / people operations consulting services to small and medium-sized clients ($10M to $300M) in every industry you can imagine. CEO Ellen Wood co-founded vcfo in 1996, intent on helping a wide variety of clients develop the strategies and adopting the tactics they needed by providing a slice of expertise at an affordable price point. Many finance professionals told us it would never become a mainstream idea. History tells a different story. Today, our employees in four offices (Austin, Dallas, Denver, and Houston) are closing in on our 6,000th client!

• Developing innovative strategies to improve revenue and profitability
• Solve thorny problems for a variety of companies and industries
• Network with other executives and develop new business opportunities
• Juggle three to five widely varied clients at a time
• Seize the initiative to develop new business with an existing client
• Communicate with and educate clients
• Lead small teams
• Engage in lifelong learning
• Collaborate with brilliant, deeply experienced peers from diverse backgrounds
• Engage with local nonprofit and community organizations
• Benefit from the support of the firm’s executives, industry‑leading best practices, and an employee‑led culture of people‑first, integrity, and accountability

You will love working at vcfo!

As a Consulting Controller for vcfo, you will:

• Work with vcfo team members and partner with leadership teams at companies based in and around Houston, Austin, or Denver
• Engage with the client’s team, adapting to a variety of client environments and industries
• Generate timely and accurate monthly financial statements
• Manage the full accounting cycle
• Create and maintain corporate forecasts
• Have experience managing other accounting staff and/or working in a team environment
• Work on multiple, significantly varied client engagements at one time
• Assist in the financial preparation of Board packages
• Develop financial policies and procedures
• Provide guidance and leadership in the enhanced use of ERP systems, conversions, and/or the selection of future software as required to support financial operations

Requirements:

• BBA in Accounting or Finance required; MBA or CPA a plus
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience
• Ability to lead and effectively manage Assistant Controllers and junior level accounting professionals
• Leadership in the development of financial policies and procedures
• In‑depth experience with accounting software packages including QuickBooks, NetSuite, Intacct, or other mid‑market accounting packages
• Employ an entrepreneurial spirit and harness our training and coaching to expand business networks and find leads for new client work
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage accounting staff in a team environment

As a Consulting Controller for vcfo, you will serve as a respected and trusted advisor to our clients. Our culture supports diversity, giving every employee a voice, and we band together to give back to the community through our vcfo gives program. Our employees have opportunities to work alongside the best in the business and increase their knowledge through work with varied clients and projects, while enjoying flexibility for quality work/life balance.

Benefits:

• Commissions for lead referrals that become clients
• Flexible schedules to accommodate work/life balance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company match on 401(k) contributions
• Short‑term and long‑term disability (tax free)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off + paid company holidays
• Paid time to support networking activities
• Paid admin time for your development and access to company‑paid training to support continuing professional education (CPE) requirements
• Access to our corporate condominium in Port Aransas, Texas
• Give back to the community through our vcfo gives program

vcfo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.