CFO Controller

Role Overview

Part-Time CFO / Controller (Fractional / 1099)

A finance executive will serve as the primary financial partner to ownership, providing strategic financial guidance while staying hands-on with day-to-day accounting, reporting, and long-term planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly financial close and financial reporting.
• Ensure GAAP compliance across accounting activities.
• Build budgets, rolling forecasts, and perform budget-to-actual analysis.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting and lessor accounting for equipment leasing.
• Manage treasury functions: banking relationships and cash management.
• Monitor loan covenant compliance.
• Partner with an external CPA firm on tax planning initiatives.
• Coach and develop the Accounting Specialist.
• Advise ownership on financial strategy, operational decision-making, and business planning.

Requirements

• CPA strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Hands-on controller experience with executive-level financial judgment.
• Strong understanding of recurring revenue metrics (including MRR, churn, and margin).
• Availability during Pacific or Hawaii business hours.

Nice-to-Haves

• Big Four/Five public accounting experience.

Logistics & Compensation

• Fully remote, flexible part-time schedule.
• Time commitment: ~40–50 hours per month (9–12 hours per week).
• Long-term 1099 independent contractor engagement.
• Pay: $150–$165 per hour.
• Training and transition support provided by the outgoing CFO/Controller.