[Remote] Controller - Part Time

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Preferred CFO is an outsourced/fractional CFO firm providing premium Finance, Accounting, HR and Payroll assistance to growing and emerging companies. The Controller position involves overseeing the finance and accounting functions for multiple clients, providing strategic advice, and ensuring effective financial management practices are implemented. Responsibilities • 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 Skills • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required • QuickBooks Certified (within 90 days of hire) • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required • 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 • CPA, MBA or MAcc a plus • Bill.com and Expensify experience a plus Company Overview • Preferred CFO offers strategic advisory solutions to organizations that include forecasting, budgeting and cash management. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job