Fractional Controller - Multi-Entity Accounting Leader

Orionplacement; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking a hands-on Controller to own monthly, quarterly, and annual close for affiliated companies and client businesses, with authority over accounting quality and financial controls. This on-site role in Salt Lake City offers direct collaboration with leadership, multi-entity accounting oversight, and opportunities to improve processes and staff development.

Joins a professional services team focusing on accurate financial information, profitability analysis, and scalable

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a Controller or senior leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and hands-on experience with financial reporting and close.
• Experience leading multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, and consolidations.
• Proven ability to develop staff and implement stronger controls and processes.
• Client-facing accounting experience with the ability to communicate with owners and executives.
• CPA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial reporting for affiliated companies and client businesses.
• Lead multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, allocations, consolidations, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Deliver accurate financial statements and supporting documentation for tax and advisory use.
• Analyze financial performance, budget variances, and client profitability; explain results to business owners.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, billing, and collections.
• Develop accounting staff, review their work, and establish close, documentation, and quality standards.
• Improve accounting policies and internal controls; manage client engagement deadlines and profitability.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Client-facing communication

Leadership in accounting

Multi-entity accounting

Close & financial reporting

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Orionplacement is seeking a hands-on Controller to own monthly, quarterly, and annual close for affiliated companies and client businesses, with authority over accounting quality and financial controls. This on-site role in Salt Lake City offers direct collaboration with leadership, multi-entity accounting oversight, and opportunities to improve processes and staff development.

Joins a professional services team focusing on accurate financial information, profitability analysis, and scalable