Part-Time Accountant/Bookkeeper/Fractional CFO for Lab Businesses

Nova EnviroLabs; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Nova EnviroLabs is seeking a Part-Time Accountant / Bookkeeper / Fractional CFO to support multiple analytical laboratory businesses. The ideal candidate will handle daily bookkeeping and provide strategic oversight, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance. This remote role allows for flexible hours and is essential for the company's growth within the science-driven sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial oversight for lab or professional services.
• Detail-oriented and proactive communicator.
• Fluent in GAAP and comfortable with remote work.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily bookkeeping and strategic financial oversight.
• Generate monthly financial reports including P&L and balance sheets.
• Coordinate with CPA for tax filing and compliance.

Skills

GAAP

cash accounting

accrual accounting

budgeting

forecasting

Tools

Zoho Books

Gusto

Job description

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Part-Time Accountant / Bookkeeper / Fractional CFO for Science-Driven Lab Businesses

Job Description

We operate multiple analytical laboratory businesses focused on regulated testing in cannabis and environmental lab spaces. We’re seeking a part-time, long-term financial partner who can handle both daily bookkeeping and strategic financial oversight, including budgeting, forecasting, and investor reporting.

This role combines operational accuracy with high-level financial thinking. You’ll manage invoicing, expenses, and reconciliations day-to-day—while also helping us analyze cash flow, prepare financial models, and generate reports for board meetings, capital planning, and expansion efforts.

Key Responsibilities
• Record and categorize daily transactions (expenses, revenue, payroll allocations, bills, reimbursements)
• Maintain books in Zoho Books
• Manage invoices, vendor bills, and payment tracking
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Generate monthly financial reports, P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
• Assist in building budgets, forecasts, and pro formas
• Provide financial insights to support operational decisions and investor discussions
• Prepare board-level summaries and visuals
• Coordinate with our CPA for tax filing and compliance
• Support multi-entity tracking

Tools & Platforms We Use
• Zoho Books
• Gusto (payroll)

Experience with Zoho Books is required.

Ideal Candidate
• Part-time availability (:10–15 hours/week to start, scalable over time)
• Experience supporting scientific, lab, or professional services businesses
• Fluent in GAAP, cash + accrual accounting
• Skilled in creating budgets, forecasts, investor-ready summaries
• Detail-oriented, proactive communicator
• Comfortable working independently and producing clean, audit-ready books
• Experience with multi-entity or departmental reporting a strong plus

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Commitment
• Flexible hours, async communication is fine
• Must be available for weekly check-ins (via Zoom or async updates)
• Long-term fit preferred—ideally someone who can grow with us and handle increasing strategic scope

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Location

Remote. Must be fluent in English and familiar with U.S. accounting and compliance practices. Preference given to U.S.-based or U.S.-time-zone-aligned candidates, but open to global talent.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

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