Fractional Controller – Client Advisory Services

About the Company

Seattle Search Group is partnering with a growing financial and operational advisory firm that supports venture-backed and founder-led companies across consumer, technology, and SaaS sectors. The firm provides hands-on accounting leadership, scalable systems, and strategic financial support to high-growth organizations.

This team works closely with executive leadership to build strong financial foundations and deliver reliable, actionable reporting.

Position Summary

The Fractional Controller will serve as the primary accounting and finance leader for multiple client organizations. This role is responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, improving processes, and delivering accurate, timely reporting.

The position supports several clients simultaneously and requires strong organizational skills, adaptability, and a client-service mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting

• Oversee revenue, expenses, accruals, and general ledger activity

• Manage and develop domestic and international accounting staff

• Maintain GAAP compliance and internal controls

• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports

• Develop annual budgets and financial forecasts

• Analyze variances, trends, and performance metrics

• Monitor compliance calendars and regulatory requirements

• Oversee AP, AR, billing, inventory, and revenue recognition

• Evaluate and implement accounting systems and tools

• Manage relationships with banks, vendors, and external partners

• Document and improve accounting workflows and procedures

Systems & Tools

Experience with most of the following platforms or similar systems:

• QuickBooks Online

• NetSuite

• Bill.com

• Gusto

• Shopify

• Xero

Required Experience and Skills

• Experience supporting startup and growth-stage companies

• Background in outsourced accounting, advisory, or client services

• Ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously

• Experience with CPG and inventory-based businesses (food and beverage preferred)

• Strong knowledge of revenue recognition, COGS, and inventory costing

• Understanding of accrual accounting and GAAP standards

• Experience with trade spend and promotion accounting

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Strong problem-solving and project management abilities

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business, or related field

• CPA preferred

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience

• Prior experience in fractional, outsourced, or advisory roles preferred

• Previous Controller-level responsibility strongly preferred