Fractional Controller, FP&A Lead
Job Description:
- Design a GAAP-compliant chart of accounts aligned to how the business actually operates
- Define accounting structure for profitability by search, client, and recruiter
- Establish cost allocation logic for recruiter compensation, overhead, and shared expenses
- Define monthly close process and reporting cadence in partnership with the bookkeeper
- Build core financial models, including: Search and client-level profitability, Recruiter productivity and margin analysis, Cash flow forecasting, Hiring and headcount impact scenarios
- Review monthly close prepared by the bookkeeping firm
- Deliver management reporting with clear insights, not just financial statements
- Maintain and update forecasts and scenario models
- Act as a finance thought partner for hiring, growth, and cash decisions
Requirements:
- Prior experience as a Controller, Senior Controller, or Finance Lead
- Strong GAAP and accrual accounting foundation
- Demonstrated FP&A experience, including forecasting, scenario modeling, and variance analysis
- Experience supporting professional services, recruiting, or project-based businesses
- Proven ability to build and maintain: Profitability models by client, project, or service line
- Cash flow and hiring forecasts used for real decisions
- Comfort working with QuickBooks or Xero data
- Ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable guidance for operators
Benefits: