Fractional Controller

Scale Up Financial Solutions partners with startups and high growth companies providing a full range of finance and accounting services on a fractional basis. We work with fun and interesting entrepreneurs to help them grow and achieve their dreams. We hire top talent by compensating better than our competitors so our clients receive individualized support that fits the unique needs of their business.

Our core values are lead with integrity and transparency and provide excellent services to our clients while putting our employees first. We believe the fractional model provides flexibility to our team to fit their personal needs and desired work schedule. We have designed our compensation so we retain excellent talent and don’t overburden our team with too many clients so they can respond to clients when clients’ needs them most.

We are 100% remote team.

We are looking for a dynamic Controller to join our fast-growing team to work with multiple clients providing fractional controller services. You will partner with both client and Scale Up personnel to support a broad range of industries to help clients succeed in their goals and growth.

• Manage multiple clients and accounting staff on those clients to ensure accounting functions are completed in the desired timelines and financial reporting is produced in accordance with the close schedule
• Manage relationships with clients
• Oversee accounting functions including invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, payroll, accruals and month-end close
• Prepare and record accrual entries and support schedules
• Document accounting processes and policies
• Prepare various ad‑hoc reports as required by client
• Work with tax advisors to ensure compliance and filings are completed
• Set‑up and maintain state registrations and filings as may be required for sales tax or payroll purposed
• Produce financial statements in various formats and views as required by the client
• Coordinate the year‑end close process with external auditors if needed
• Assist in the preparation of budget, cash flow and financial models
• Assist with training staff as needed
• Manage accounting and other integrated systems
• Prepare variance analysis
• Manage relationships with banks and other third parties as needed
• Other duties as may be assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or relevant experience with a CPA preferred
• Minimum 5 years experience with a 3 years minimum working as a Controller
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, preferred experience either working as an auditor or preparing for and going through audits as a Controller
• Preferred experience working in a client facing, billable hour environment, managing multiple clients/engagements
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to prioritize and work across different teams
• Advanced working knowledge of QBO and Excel is required, preferred experience working with  and Gusto and ability to learn and use new software systems
• The ability to communicate effectively with co‑workers and management
• Demonstrated organization and project management experience
• Experience performing detailed financial analysis
• Solution oriented with a roll‑up your sleeves mentality
• Colorado, Arizona, Texas, Tennessee and Washington based candidates only

This is a part‑time position of 10-20 hours a week to start. It can grow into a full‑time position of approximately 35 hours a week, if you desire full‑time hours.

Our compensation model is designed so you share in the success of the firm. You are compensated on a commission basis where we pass through a percentage of collected billings to you. As a Controller your commission could be up to $100 per hour. We have a full set of benefits available for full‑time employees which includes health, dental, medical, 401k, holiday pay and a bonus plan.

We work with you to establish the targeted hours you want to work and align you with the right clients to meet your objectives.