Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

A well-established and growing public accounting and advisory firm, is seeking an experienced Fractional Controller to join its Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAS) practice full-time. This individual will serve as a trusted financial advisor to a portfolio of middle-market clients, providing strategic financial leadership while overseeing day-to-day accounting operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative accounting leader who enjoys partnering directly with business owners and executive teams while working across a variety of industries.

• Serve as the outsourced Controller for multiple middle-market clients.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Review financial statements and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Lead month-end and year-end reporting, account reconciliations, and general ledger oversight.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial analyses to support executive decision-making.
• Establish and improve accounting processes, internal controls, and operational efficiencies.
• Advise clients on financial performance, KPIs, and best practices.
• Collaborate with client leadership, external auditors, tax professionals, and internal engagement teams.
• Mentor and provide guidance to staff accountants and accounting managers supporting client engagements.
• Support accounting system implementations, process improvements, and special projects as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with a combination of public accounting and/or private industry leadership.
• Previous Controller, Assistant Controller, or outsourced accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Experience managing multiple clients or business units simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, client relationship management, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with ERP and cloud-based accounting systems (Net Suite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, Quick Books, or similar).

• Consultative and client-focused with strong executive presence.
• Comfortable serving as a strategic business partner to CEOs and ownership groups.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment supporting multiple engagements.
• Enjoys building relationships, solving complex accounting challenges, and delivering high-quality client service.

• Opportunity to advise a diverse portfolio of middle-market clients.
• High-visibility role within a growing advisory practice.
• Collaborative team environment with strong leadership support.
• Exposure to a wide variety of industries, businesses, and strategic initiatives.