Interim & Fractional Controller Consultants

Fahrenheit Advisors; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Diverse Clientele

Supportive Team

Professional Growth

Job summary

Fahrenheit Advisors is seeking experienced, hands-on Controllers for consulting opportunities in Richmond, Virginia and surrounding markets. Engage in interim, fractional, or project-based engagements while maintaining flexible scheduling with a highly experienced team.

You will work with diverse clients across Finance, Accounting, and HR, leading close processes, cash management, and financial reporting while enhancing controls and processes.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including 4+ years of service as a Controller or similar role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and the ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate financial data clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to identify control issues and design scalable processes that mitigate risk and drive efficiency.
• Excellent planning, organization, and time-management skills, with the ability to balance multiple engagements.
• Results-oriented, entrepreneurial mindset with strong interpersonal and client-relationship skills.
• Experience with middle-market accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience acting as a consultant and trusted advisor to multiple clients in dynamic environments is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.
• Oversee cash management and reporting, including daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow and forecasting.
• Monitor and report on covenant compliance, borrowing base calculations, debt reporting, and liquidity risks.
• Review and ensure accurate classification of income, expenses, and balance sheet accounts; oversee monthly account reconciliations.
• Prepare and deliver monthly financial and operating reporting packages, including variance analysis and insights.
• Establish, document, and enhance financial processes, systems, and controls to support informed decision-making.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and support project planning and execution.
• Oversee preparation and filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings.
• Support mergers and acquisitions through financial due diligence, process documentation, project management, and post-acquisition integration.
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and risks, and implement practical solutions to improve effectiveness and efficiency.

Skills

Consulting mindset

Client relationships

Process improvement

Strong communication

Tools

Excel

NetSuite

QuickBooks

Job description

Fahrenheit Advisors is seeking experienced, hands-on Controllers interested in consulting opportunities with clients in Richmond, Virginia and the surrounding markets. This role is ideal for professionals looking to apply their expertise through interim, fractional, or project-based engagements, while maintaining flexibility and control over their schedule. Our consultant’s partner with emerging growth to middle-market companies, delivering high-impact advisory support across Finance, Accounting, and HR. At Fahrenheit, you’ll collaborate with a highly experienced, supportive team while working on diverse, meaningful client engagements.

About us:

Fahrenheit Advisors is a dynamic business consulting and advisory firm that provides tailored solutions to emerging growth and middle-market companies. We specialize in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, and Executive Search delivering interim, fractional, and project-based consulting resources. We help organizations navigate their most complex challenges and achieve sustainable success. We leverage the deep expertise of our national team to deliver practical, results-driven strategies.

Why Join Us?

• Work-Life Balance: Whether you prefer part-time or full-time project work, Fahrenheit is committed to ensuring a healthy work-life balance
• Diverse Clientele: Engage in exciting projects with a variety of clients, gaining exposure to different industries and business models
• Supportive Team: Work alongside a team of seasoned professionals who are dedicated to your success and growth
• Professional Growth: Enhance your skills and knowledge while making a significant impact on our clients' businesses

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and optimize monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation
• Oversee cash management and reporting, including daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow and forecasting
• Monitor and report on covenant compliance, borrowing base calculations, debt reporting, and liquidity risks
• Review and ensure accurate classification of income, expenses, and balance sheet accounts; oversee monthly account reconciliations
• Prepare and deliver monthly financial and operating reporting packages, including variance analysis and insights
• Establish, document, and enhance financial processes, systems, and controls to support informed decision-making
• Drive process improvement initiatives and support project planning and execution
• Oversee preparation and filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings
• Support mergers and acquisitions through financial due diligence, process documentation, project management, and post-acquisition integration
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and risks, and implement practical solutions to improve effectiveness and efficiency

Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidate brings a strong consulting mindset and deep hands‑on experience, including:

• 8-10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including 4+ years of service as a Controller or similar role
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and the ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate financial data clearly
• Demonstrated ability to identify control issues and design scalable processes that mitigate risk and drive efficiency
• Excellent planning, organization, and time‑management skills, with the ability to balance multiple engagements
• Results‑oriented, entrepreneurial mindset with strong interpersonal and client‑relationship skills
• Experience with middle‑market accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience acting as a consultant and trusted advisor to multiple clients in dynamic environments is preferred but not required

Compensation

Hourly Range: $60–$90/hour*

*This role may be filled at the Director or Senior Director level. Compensation and level are determined by years of relevant experience, technical skills, certifications, and scope of responsibilities. Geographic location and local market rates may also influence compensation.

Full-time W-2 employees are eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, employer paid basic life and short‑term disability plus additional ancillary plans such as voluntary life insurance, long‑term disability, critical illness, cancer, and accident insurance. Part-time employees are eligible for critical illness, cancer and accident insurance. Full-time salaried W-2 employees are eligible for holiday pay, paid time off, and annual bonuses. Full-time hourly and part-time hourly W-2 employees are eligible for paid time off and annual bonuses.

If you are an independent consultant looking to collaborate with a high-caliber team, or a corporate Controller ready to transition into flexible, project-based consulting, Fahrenheit offers the opportunity to do challenging, meaningful work with a variety of clients while maintaining balance and autonomy.

Visit www.fahrenheitadvisors.com to learn more about our firm, our people, and the work we do.