Demo

Part-Time Controller (Outsourced Services)

Preferred CFO
Salt Lake, UT Part Time
POSTED ON 3/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2025

Controller

Outsourced Services)

JOB TYPE : Full-Time / Part-Time

JOB LOCATION : Utah (virtual work from home office and visit client locations)

CATEGORY : Finance and Accounting

JOB SUMMARY :

Preferred CFO is an outsourced / fractional CFO firm providing premium finance and accounting assistance to growing and emerging companies. We are seeking a dynamic and accomplished individual to assume the outsourced controllership position for a select group of our existing clients. This position delivers part-time / outsourced controller services to a variety of companies simultaneously. Being a key team member for several different clients provides the controller with broad exposure to different businesses, management styles, and best practices. As a trusted advisor to the executive management teams within these companies, the controller is expected to oversee the tactical finance and accounting function within the company.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

  • Oversee the day-to-day accounting work of the accountant assigned to the client
  • Maintain general ledger and chart of accounts
  • Complete the month-end close workbook for each client on a timely basis (i.e. no later than the 10th day after month end)
  • Reconcile all balance sheet and income statement accounts as part of the monthly close process
  • Assist the assigned CFO with the monthly reporting package
  • Prepare and record general journal entries, primarily for more complex accounting areas or areas involving judgment and estimates (i.e. revenue recognition)
  • Develop strong working relationships with clients and other stakeholders
  • Provide leadership and support to junior accountants
  • Report risk issues and potential opportunities to the assigned CFO
  • Suggest and implement operational best practices within the finance and accounting department
  • Employ good, sound judgment and become a trusted advisor within the company
  • Develop and manage financial controls in accordance with the company's procedures
  • Generate qualified leads for future engagements by networking with other professional trusted advisors

QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required (CPA, MBA or MAcc a plus)
  • QuickBooks Certified (within 90 days of hire)
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
  • Bill and Expensify experience a plus
  • Strong and verifiable technical accounting skills
  • Ability to plan, direct, and control the tactical accounting function for multiple client companies at any given time
  • A decisive individual who possesses a "big picture" perspective and is well versed in implementing and maintaining effective accounting controls and systems
  • Ability to analyze existing operations and recommend and implement both revised and new policies, procedures, and systems
  • Willing to travel to local and regional client locations (out-of-state travel is very limited)
  • Exceptional ability to motivate, coach, and develop junior accounting professionals
  • Impeccable communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to present reports accurately and concisely to the assigned CFO and / or executive management team
  • Unquestionable business ethics and personal integrity
  • Job Posted by ApplicantPro

    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Part-Time Controller (Outsourced Services)?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Part-Time Controller (Outsourced Services) career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $126,852 - $180,328
    Income Estimation: 
    $164,807 - $229,882
    Income Estimation: 
    $170,919 - $246,350
    Income Estimation: 
    $204,734 - $310,294
    Income Estimation: 
    $253,756 - $408,355
    Income Estimation: 
    $170,919 - $246,350
    Income Estimation: 
    $204,734 - $310,294
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at Preferred CFO

    Preferred CFO
    Hired Organization Address Salt Lake, UT Full Time
    Chief Financial Officer Outsourced Services) JOB TYPE : Full-Time / Part-Time JOB LOCATION : Utah (virtual work from hom...
    Preferred CFO
    Hired Organization Address Utah, UT Full Time
    Job Title: Vistage Speaker Location: Can be located anywhere, but will require travel. Preferred CFO is an outsourced/fr...
    Preferred CFO
    Hired Organization Address Salt Lake, UT Full Time
    Job Title: Vice President - Division Controller Location: Remote Reports To: Chief Administrative Officer This is a posi...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Part-Time Controller (Outsourced Services) jobs in the Salt Lake, UT area that may be a better fit.

    Part-Time Controller (Outsourced Services)

    Preferred CFO, Draper, UT

    Controller

    Jobot, Salt Lake, UT

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!