Fractional Controller

ScaleUp Financial Solutions provides fractional finance and accounting services to startups and high-growth businesses. As a Fractional Controller, you will manage accounting functions across multiple client engagements, overseeing month-end close, AR/AP, payroll, reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement preparation. You will coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors, assist with budgets and cash flow models, and produce variance analysis and ad-hoc reports as required by each client.

This role begins at 10 to 20 hours per week with the potential to grow to approximately 35 hours per week. Candidates must be based in Colorado, Arizona, Texas, Tennessee, or Washington. Compensation is commission-based at up to $100 per hour, calculated as a percentage of collected billings.

• Manage accounting functions for multiple clients including invoicing, AR/AP, bank reconciliations, payroll, accruals, and month-end close
• Prepare financial statements, accrual entries, and supporting schedules in formats required by each client
• Produce variance analysis, cash flow models, budgets, and ad-hoc reports as needed
• Coordinate year-end close with external auditors and liaise with tax advisors to ensure compliance
• Document accounting processes and policies, and maintain integrated accounting systems
• Manage client relationships and oversee small accounting teams across multiple engagements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience; CPA preferred
• Minimum five years of experience, including at least three years as a Controller
• Strong knowledge of GAAP; audit experience or experience managing audit preparation preferred
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Excel; experience with Bill.com and Gusto preferred
• Prior experience in a client-facing, billable-hour environment managing multiple engagements
• Based in Colorado, Arizona, Texas, Tennessee, or Washington

ScaleUp Financial Solutions partners with startups and high-growth companies to deliver fractional finance and accounting services. The firm operates as a fully remote team, prioritising employee wellbeing and competitive compensation to attract and retain top accounting talent across a broad range of industries.