Fractional Controller — GAAP Expert for HealthTech

Ascertain; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascertain is recruiting a Fractional Controller to own the integrity of financial reporting, set accounting policy, and supervise our outsourced accounting partner. This is not bookkeeping; you will review the close, sign off on statements, and develop cost data behind our unit economics.

This contract role focuses on GAAP compliance, audits, and scalable financial processes, with on-site work in Durham, NC, and potential expansion as the company grows.

Qualifications

• CPA license active and in good standing
• 8+ years of accounting experience starting in public accounting
• Controller or senior technical accounting role in venture-backed tech/healthcare
• Hands-on ASC 606 experience with contracts including pilots or usage-based pricing
• Experience leading external audits and reviews
• Experience designing cost allocation and gross margin reporting for software/services

Responsibilities

• Establish and document GAAP-compliant accounting policies (ASC 606, revenue, cost allocation, capitalized software, SBC, accruals)
• Oversee the outsourced monthly close and review reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements
• Lead with the outsourced partner to ensure deadlines and deliverables
• Develop and maintain cost allocation and unit economics reporting by customer and revenue stream
• Maintain audit readiness and internal controls; coordinate with auditors and tax advisors
• Drive scalable finance systems and ERP implementation oversight

Skills

ASC 606 knowledge

Financial reporting

Audits

Cost allocation

Auditor communication

Education

Active CPA license

Tools

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

Job description

Ascertain is recruiting a Fractional Controller to own the integrity of financial reporting, set accounting policy, and supervise our outsourced accounting partner. This is not bookkeeping; you will review the close, sign off on statements, and develop cost data behind our unit economics.

This contract role focuses on GAAP compliance, audits, and scalable financial processes, with on-site work in Durham, NC, and potential expansion as the company grows.