Part-Time Fractional Controller | Construction Finance | Remote

Orchestra HQ; New York (NY); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Orchestra HQ is seeking a Part-time Fractional Controller to join our team in the New York metro area. This role starts part-time (10+ hours/week) with a clear path to full-time as we grow, and involves direct client interaction and hands-on finance leadership.

The candidate will oversee financial reporting, WIP schedules, job costing, and AIA billing while collaborating with the CFO team on advisory deliverables. Travel to NYC client sites is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in senior accounting roles.
• Willingness to travel to NYC client sites as needed.
• Experience with AIA billing, WIP, and job costing is a plus.
• Ambition to grow into a fractional CFO role over time.

Responsibilities

• Financial reporting, WIP schedules, and job cost oversight.
• AIA billing support and cash flow management.
• Direct client interaction — you're the face of the engagement.
• Collaborate with our CFO team on advisory deliverables.

Skills

Senior accounting

Financial reporting

Client interaction

Cash flow management

Tools

QBO

Sage

Acumatica

Job description

Starting at 15+ hours/week|Part-time to start, with a real path to full-time

Orchestra is a fractional CFO and back-office advisory firm built specifically for the construction industry. We work with general contractors, subcontractors, and specialty trades across the NY metro area — and we're growing.

We're looking for a Fractional Controller to join our team. This starts part-time (10+ hours/week) but we're building something, and the right person will grow with us.

What You’ll Do

• Financial reporting, WIP schedules, and job cost oversight
• AIA billing support and cash flow management
• Direct client interaction — you're the face of the engagement
• Collaborate with our CFO team on advisory deliverables

What We’re Looking For

• 5–10+ years of experience as a Senior Accountant, Assistant Controller, or Controller
• Open to fractional/part-time work and building a flexible practice
• Able to travel to NYC client sites as needed
• Proficiency in QBO, Sage, Acumatica, or similar platforms
• Construction industry experience is a strong plus — AIA billing, WIP, job costing
• Ambition to grow into a fractional CFO role over time

Why Orchestra

We're not a traditional firm. We're industry specialists who work hands-on alongside our clients. If you've spent years in construction finance and want flexibility without sacrificing meaningful, senior-level work — this is for you.