Controller - Fractional

Badger; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm is looking for a Principal Recruiter to build top-tier global talent pipelines in diverse sectors including tech and healthcare. The role demands a strong grasp of GAAP accounting, coupled with supervisory experience. Candidates should be equipped to manage client relationships effectively while ensuring high-quality service delivery. A bachelor's degree in accounting is necessary, and a master's or relevant extensive experience is preferable. Join us and help shape the future of financial success across industries.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in GAAP accounting and review.
• Completion of CPA or CMA is required.
• Requires strong problem-resolution skills and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Training and supervising team members.
• Managing client relationships and ensuring retention.
• Leading special projects for clients and ensuring deliverables are accurate.
• Researching complex GAAP accounting issues and communicating conclusions.

Skills

Intermediate to advanced experience in GAAP accounting

Strong problem-resolution skills

Supervisory experience

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field

Master’s degree or extensive experience in the financial field

Job description

Principal Recruiter – Building Top‑Tier Global Talent Pipelines in Tech, Healthcare & Industrial Sectors – Husband/Dad

About the Company:

Badger CPA was founded in 2014 to help entrepreneurs and businesses succeed. Our mission is to honor God by facilitating the financial success of business owners. Our vision is to be trusted advisors to the business owners we serve and to improve community by helping our clients grow and thrive.

Target Market:

• Companies with $1M–$25M annual revenue in specialized industries (Construction, Nonprofit, and Government Contractors)
• Share our Core Values
• High business acumen and a no‑jerk policy
• Need outsourced accounting, tax compliance & planning, QB/QBO & Unanet implementations, payroll, and search for CFOs/Controllers

Core Values:

• People First – Family focus, winsome and caring for others.
• Humility – Admit when we are wrong, quick to listen and slow to speak, learning from others.
• Ownership – Responsible for actions, follow through on commitments, high accountability culture.
• Results Matter – Commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, celebrating wins!
• Hustle – Growth oriented, hungry, going above and beyond.

Key Functions:

• Training/Supervising team
• Project and high‑level work
• Quality control
• Budget and utilization of team
• Process improvement
• Client relationship/retention

Measuring Success:

• Accuracy of work
• Timeliness of work/meeting deadlines
• Training and guiding team members
• Client relationship management and retention
• Overall team performance
• Acceptance of firm core values
• Mastery in working with GAAP accounting and guiding others
• Leadership in informing others of developing GAAP accounting issues
• Developing GAAP accounting solutions for clients with deep understanding of client businesses and industries
• Mastery of sophisticated GAAP accounting topics and ability to apply knowledge to compliance engagements and special projects
• Researching complex technical GAAP accounting issues and communicating conclusions effectively
• Strong competency in a specific subject matter and/or industry
• Leading special projects for clients
• Ensuring deliverables are accurate and complete with proper documentation
• Using technology to improve methods and productivity on client projects
• Mastery of firm accounting software and technology resources and serving as a resource to the team
• Ensuring projects are well leveraged and supervised, holding team accountable to budgets
• Managing accounting engagements to ensure timely delivery and efficiency while properly managing risk
• Maintaining client relationships by setting proper expectations while proactively seeking additional projects
• Consistent work product reviews in a timely basis
• Active role in scheduling engagements and solving scheduling conflicts
• Leading team in budgeting and managing engagements
• Understanding entire client service relationship and pulling resources together for the client
• Outstanding analytical abilities
• Assisting others in determining logical solutions to problems
• Helping others think from the client’s perspective
• Identifying and developing innovative solutions for the client or to improve project performance
• Training others and serving as an internal resource regarding technical issues and firm processes
• Developing others through involved meetings with clients and prospects
• Providing timely, meaningful, substantive performance feedback
• Communicating office and firm goals to help others understand the big picture
• Involving coach, managing partner or HR in personnel issues as appropriate
• Developing contacts and referral sources through community involvement
• Presenting or writing articles for Badger CPA or industry organizations
• Selling additional services to existing clients to build loyalty and satisfaction
• Attracting new clients demonstrating good acceptance practices
• Year‑round communication and business development with clients

Education:

Must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field. A master’s degree or extensive experience in the financial field is preferred.

Requirements:

• Intermediate to advanced experience in GAAP accounting and review, with strong problem‑resolution skills; requires supervisory experience
• CPA or CMA required (or 10+ years relevant experience)

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Accounting / Auditing

Industries: Accounting and Professional Services

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