Fractional Controller / VP of Finance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Manage daily accounting and finance operations, encompassing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting.

• Facilitate monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring precise and timely financial reporting.

• Supervise and mentor accounting personnel while taking direct responsibility for deliverables.

• Assist clients with year-end forecasting, financial planning, and strategies for growth.

• Organize audit and review activities and collaborate with external auditors.

• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Apply U.S. GAAP, draft technical accounting memoranda, and recognize when further technical guidance is necessary.

• Support tax and regulatory filings, including Form 1099, Delaware filings, and state submissions.

• Oversee or assist with payroll, expense reimbursement, bill payment, and related systems.

• Collaborate across client accounting platforms and cloud-based tools to streamline processes and improve reporting.

• Monitor time and communicate updates, priorities, and challenges to the Practice Leader and clients.

• Deliver responsive client service and address complex financial and operational issues.

• Depending on client needs and experience, assist with SEC reporting, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, S-1, and S-4.

• Coordinate filing timelines and liaise with external legal counsel and auditors.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.

• CPA designation is required; an active license is not necessary.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance and accounting, including responsibilities at the Controller level.

• Audit experience with an understanding of the distinctions between PCAOB and AICPA audits.

• Proven experience managing the finance and accounting functions of a small business.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and best practices in internal controls.

• Familiarity with Form 1099, Delaware, and state filing requirements.

• Experience with payroll, expense reimbursement, and bill payment systems.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with learning new cloud-based technologies.

• Exceptional communication, organization, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Dedication to client service and capability to handle multiple priorities.

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule and engage in hands-on work at all levels.

• Preferred: finance or accounting experience in the life sciences sector.

• Preferred: experience with public companies and SEC reporting.

• Preferred: familiarity with QuickBooks, NetSuite, or other ERP and accounting platforms.

• Preferred: knowledge of Bill.com, Carta, and ADP.

• Preferred: public accounting experience, including tenure at Big 5 or other prominent audit firms.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fractional schedule of up to 30 hours per week.

• Remote work environment.

• Flexible scheduling.

• Opportunity to offer strategic financial guidance and hands-on execution.

• Experience in client partnerships and professional service.