Part-Time Controller (Outsourced Services)

Preferred CFO; Draper (UT); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Controller to provide outsourced services to various clients. This dynamic role involves overseeing accounting functions, maintaining financial controls, and acting as a trusted advisor to executive teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a knack for developing junior professionals. With a focus on operational best practices, this position allows for exposure to diverse businesses and management styles, making it an exciting opportunity for growth in the finance sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• QuickBooks Certified within 90 days of hire.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting work of assigned accountant.
• Maintain general ledger and complete month-end close.
• Develop strong working relationships with clients.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA, MBA or MAcc

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Bill.com

Expensify

Job description

Part-Time Controller (Outsourced Services)

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Controller

(Outsourced Services)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time/Part-Time

JOB LOCATION: Utah (virtual work from home office and visit client locations)

CATEGORY: Finance and Accounting

Job Summary

Preferred CFO is an outsourced/fractional CFO firm providing premium finance and accounting assistance to growing and emerging companies. We are seeking a dynamic and accomplished individual to assume the outsourced controllership position for a select group of our existing clients. This position delivers part-time/outsourced controller services to a variety of companies simultaneously. Being a key team member for several different clients provides the controller with broad exposure to different businesses, management styles, and best practices. As a trusted advisor to the executive management teams within these companies, the controller is expected to oversee the tactical finance and accounting function within the company.

Essential Functions

• Oversee the day-to-day accounting work of the accountant assigned to the client
• Maintain general ledger and chart of accounts
• Complete the month-end close workbook for each client on a timely basis (i.e. no later than the 10th day after month end)
• Reconcile all balance sheet and income statement accounts as part of the monthly close process
• Assist the assigned CFO with the monthly reporting package
• Prepare and record general journal entries, primarily for more complex accounting areas or areas involving judgment and estimates (i.e. revenue recognition)
• Develop strong working relationships with clients and other stakeholders
• Provide leadership and support to junior accountants
• Report risk issues and potential opportunities to the assigned CFO
• Suggest and implement operational best practices within the finance and accounting department
• Employ good, sound judgment and become a trusted advisor within the company
• Develop and manage financial controls in accordance with the company's procedures
• Generate qualified leads for future engagements by networking with other professional trusted advisors
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required (CPA, MBA or MAcc a plus)
• QuickBooks Certified (within 90 days of hire)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
• Bill.com and Expensify experience a plus
• Strong and verifiable technical accounting skills
• Ability to plan, direct, and control the tactical accounting function for multiple client companies at any given time
• A decisive individual who possesses a "big picture" perspective and is well versed in implementing and maintaining effective accounting controls and systems
• Ability to analyze existing operations and recommend and implement both revised and new policies, procedures, and systems
• Willing to travel to local and regional client locations (out-of-state travel is very limited)
• Exceptional ability to motivate, coach, and develop junior accounting professionals
• Impeccable communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to present reports accurately and concisely to the assigned CFO and/or executive management team
• Unquestionable business ethics and personal integrity
  
  

Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

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