Fractional Controller - Client Accounting & Finance Services (project based)

Keiter; Glen Allen (VA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 158,000; Part time

Job summary

Keiter is seeking a Fractional Controller for client accounting and finance services. This project-based, part-time role offers hybrid work with a mix of remote tasks and onsite client meetings. Expect 15–30 hours per week at an hourly rate of $70–$115, depending on engagement scope and experience.

The role emphasizes strong accounting controls, monthly statements, reconciliations, tax filings oversight, and actionable financial reporting within a collaborative, senior team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of public or corporate accounting experience.
• Experience with QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage or similar GL systems.
• Strong technical accounting and financial skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and coaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor accounting controls for accuracy.
• Rationalize the chart of accounts and lead monthly financial statements.
• Prepare reconciliations and quarterly balance sheet reviews.
• Oversee processing of standard tax filings.
• Create actionable financial reports and cash flow analyses.
• Implement controls to reduce waste and fraud risk.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

CPA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Sage

Excel

Job description

Fractional Controller - Client Accounting & Finance Services (project based)

Job Category : Tax & Consulting Services

Requisition Number : FRACT001246

• Part-Time
• Hybrid

Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and monitor proper accounting controls to ensure accuracy.
• Rationalize the chart of accounts.
• Lead preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Prepare reconciliations and quarterly balance sheet reviews.
• Oversee processing of standard tax filings.
• Create actionable financial reports and cash flow analysis.
• Implement and enforce controls to eliminate waste and reduce the risk of fraud.
• Expected commitment: 15 to 30 hours per week depending on the number of engagements and respective scopes. Compensation: Competitive hourly rate that will flex based on experience and engagement requirements and pricing
• Location: Hybrid, with a mix of remote work and onsite meetings at the office (Keiter’s office) or at client sites as business needs require.
• Training and Ongoing Support: Receive technical training and obtain CPE credits as required.
• Member of a Highly Respected Team: Work within a team led by two Finance & Accounting professionals with a combined 50+ years of related experience.
• Full-service Firm: Benefit from the expertise of over 200 professionals and 90 CPAs who provide a full range of services and support.
• This position is compensated on an hourly basis, with rates ranging from $70-$115 per hour depending on the type of work being performed (such as billable or administrative work), in addition to relevant experience, qualifications, and skills.

Attention to Detail

Expert

Expert

Expert

Behaviors

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Experience

• CPA is a plus but not mandatory.
• 7+ years of Public or Corporate accounting experience.
• Held a position as a Controller or Assistant Controller (Corporate role) or a Manager/Director/Partner (Public accounting role).
• Experience with QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, or similar general ledger systems.
• Highly proficient with Excel.
• Strong technical accounting and financial skills.
• Demonstrated success as a leader.
• Coachable and personable.
• Strategic and forward-thinking.

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