Fractional Controller - Remote (SHO1056882)

Job Description

Seeking a Remote Fractional Controller who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and loves solving financial puzzles for entrepreneurs. You’ll be responsible for full-cycle bookkeeping across multiple client accounts and should be just as comfortable reconciling a messy balance sheet as you are coaching a client through
best practices. You’ll need to be system-savvy, detail-obsessed, and unafraid of ambiguity.

Responsibilities:

• Own day-to-day accounting in QuickBooks Online (QBO) across multiple client entities.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable via Bill.com, including invoice processing, payment scheduling, and collections monitoring.
• Administer payroll through Gusto and QuickBooks Online Payroll.
• Reconcile inventory, investigate discrepancies, and ensure accurate COGS.
• Record journal entries and maintain clean, audit-ready general ledgers.
• Own the month-end close processes and support timely client reporting.
• Handle sales tax filings and ongoing compliance.
• Respond to ad hoc requests and adjust entries based on tools like Toast or other POS integrations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and accountability.
• Think critically when issues arise and propose system/process improvements where needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Expert-level proficiency in QuickBooks Online (non-negotiable)
• Experience with Bill.com and Gusto (preferred)
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet and work through messy data
• Comfort managing multiple client accounts simultaneously
• Confident handling full-cycle bookkeeping including payroll, AR/AP, and month-end close
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-directed, reliable, and systems-oriented
• Construction industry client background
• Multi-client environment experience

Ideal Culture Index Traits

• High Autonomy: Independent thinker and natural leader who drives initiatives.
• High Social Ability: Outgoing, persuasive communicator – key for client acquisition and retention.
• Moderate-to-Low Patience: Thrives in fast-paced, changing environments.
• Attention to Detail: Precision and conscientiousness, with an ability for methodical thinking, accuracy, and quality control.

Additional Information

If you feel you have the necessary qualifications, please forward a current copy of your resume and state your salary requirements.